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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.44, 4,349.43 and 819.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.44, 4,349.43 and 819.45 is: 1,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.44 : 4,349.43 = 819.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.44/4,349.43 = 819.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.44x = 4,349.43 × 819.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.44x = 3,564,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,140.41/2,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.25

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