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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.92, 4,308.12 and 898.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.92, 4,308.12 and 898.01 is: 1,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.92 : 4,308.12 = 898.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.92/4,308.12 = 898.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.92x = 4,308.12 × 898.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.92x = 3,868,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,713.30/2,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.61

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