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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.89, 4,347.95 and 819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.89, 4,347.95 and 819.08 is: 1,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.89 : 4,347.95 = 819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.89/4,347.95 = 819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.89x = 4,347.95 × 819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.89x = 3,561,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,336.21/2,898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.52

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