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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.36, 3,946.08 and 899.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.36, 3,946.08 and 899.76 is: 1,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.36 : 3,946.08 = 899.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.36/3,946.08 = 899.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.36x = 3,946.08 × 899.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.36x = 3,550,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,524.94/2,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.80

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