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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.68, 3,980.47 and 899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.68, 3,980.47 and 899.07 is: 1,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.68 : 3,980.47 = 899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.68/3,980.47 = 899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.68x = 3,980.47 × 899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.68x = 3,578,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,721.16/2,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.59

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