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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.62, 3,944.97 and 899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.62, 3,944.97 and 899.03 is: 1,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.62 : 3,944.97 = 899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.62/3,944.97 = 899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.62x = 3,944.97 × 899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.62x = 3,546,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,656.24/2,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.71

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