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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.97, 4,348.46 and 819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.97, 4,348.46 and 819.20 is: 1,228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.97 : 4,348.46 = 819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.97/4,348.46 = 819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.97x = 4,348.46 × 819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.97x = 3,562,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,271.35/2,898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.81

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