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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.88, 3,981.41 and 898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.88, 3,981.41 and 898.78 is: 1,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.88 : 3,981.41 = 898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.88/3,981.41 = 898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.88x = 3,981.41 × 898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.88x = 3,578,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,411.68/2,653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.37

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