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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.43, 4,349.42 and 819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.43, 4,349.42 and 819.46 is: 1,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.43 : 4,349.42 = 819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.43/4,349.42 = 819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.43x = 4,349.42 × 819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.43x = 3,564,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,160.74/2,899.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.26

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