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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.05, 4,348.34 and 818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.05, 4,348.34 and 818.97 is: 1,228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.05 : 4,348.34 = 818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.05/4,348.34 = 818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.05x = 4,348.34 × 818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.05x = 3,561,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,162.06/2,899.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.39

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