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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.54, 3,947.70 and 899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.54, 3,947.70 and 899.76 is: 1,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.54 : 3,947.70 = 899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.54/3,947.70 = 899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.54x = 3,947.70 × 899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.54x = 3,551,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,982.55/2,631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.77

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