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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.86, 4,348.44 and 819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.86, 4,348.44 and 819.02 is: 1,228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.86 : 4,348.44 = 819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.86/4,348.44 = 819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.86x = 4,348.44 × 819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.86x = 3,561,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,470.20/2,898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.58

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