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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.70, 4,268.19 and 898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.70, 4,268.19 and 898.10 is: 1,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.70 : 4,268.19 = 898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.70/4,268.19 = 898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.70x = 4,268.19 × 898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.70x = 3,833,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,261.44/2,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.04

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