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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.47, 4,349.20 and 819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.47, 4,349.20 and 819.47 is: 1,229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.47 : 4,349.20 = 819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.47/4,349.20 = 819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.47x = 4,349.20 × 819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.47x = 3,564,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,038.92/2,899.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.20

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