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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.76, 4,348.98 and 819.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.76, 4,348.98 and 819.98 is: 1,229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.76 : 4,348.98 = 819.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.76/4,348.98 = 819.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.76x = 4,348.98 × 819.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.76x = 3,566,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,076.62/2,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.78

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