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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.88, 4,427.81 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.88, 4,427.81 and 899.88 is: 1,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.88 : 4,427.81 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.88/4,427.81 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.88x = 4,427.81 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.88x = 3,984,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,497.66/2,951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.82

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