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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.72, 4,348.09 and 818.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.72, 4,348.09 and 818.95 is: 1,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.72 : 4,348.09 = 818.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.72/4,348.09 = 818.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.72x = 4,348.09 × 818.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.72x = 3,560,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,868.31/2,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.43

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