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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.45, 4,348.30 and 819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.45, 4,348.30 and 819.29 is: 1,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.45 : 4,348.30 = 819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.45/4,348.30 = 819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.45x = 4,348.30 × 819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.45x = 3,562,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,514.61/2,899.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.69

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