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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.70, 4,348.67 and 819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.70, 4,348.67 and 819.54 is: 1,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.70 : 4,348.67 = 819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.70/4,348.67 = 819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.70x = 4,348.67 × 819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.70x = 3,563,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,909.01/2,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.06

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