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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.56, 4,811.34 and 899.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.56, 4,811.34 and 899.06 is: 1,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.56 : 4,811.34 = 899.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.56/4,811.34 = 899.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.56x = 4,811.34 × 899.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.56x = 4,325,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,683.34/3,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.59

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