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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.15, 3,979.97 and 899.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.15, 3,979.97 and 899.57 is: 1,348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.15 : 3,979.97 = 899.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.15/3,979.97 = 899.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.15x = 3,979.97 × 899.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.15x = 3,580,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,261.61/2,655.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.42

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