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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.12, 3,945.54 and 899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.12, 3,945.54 and 899.56 is: 1,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.12 : 3,945.54 = 899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.12/3,945.54 = 899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.12x = 3,945.54 × 899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.12x = 3,549,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,249.96/2,632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.44

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