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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.13, 3,981.76 and 899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.13, 3,981.76 and 899.05 is: 1,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.13 : 3,981.76 = 899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.13/3,981.76 = 899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.13x = 3,981.76 × 899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.13x = 3,579,776.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,776.92/2,654.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.76

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