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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.99, 4,270.49 and 899.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.99, 4,270.49 and 899.35 is: 1,349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.99 : 4,270.49 = 899.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.99/4,270.49 = 899.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.99x = 4,270.49 × 899.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.99x = 3,840,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,665.18/2,846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.03

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