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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.24, 4,349.10 and 819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.24, 4,349.10 and 819.28 is: 1,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.24 : 4,349.10 = 819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.24/4,349.10 = 819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.24x = 4,349.10 × 819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.24x = 3,563,130.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,130.65/2,899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.99

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