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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.42, 3,981.99 and 899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.42, 3,981.99 and 899.93 is: 1,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.42 : 3,981.99 = 899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.42/3,981.99 = 899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.42x = 3,981.99 × 899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.42x = 3,583,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,492.35/2,654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.01

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