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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.19, 4,267.85 and 898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.19, 4,267.85 and 898.76 is: 1,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.19 : 4,267.85 = 898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.19/4,267.85 = 898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.19x = 4,267.85 × 898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.19x = 3,835,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,747.03/2,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.15

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