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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.68, 4,811.16 and 899.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.68, 4,811.16 and 899.36 is: 1,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.68 : 4,811.16 = 899.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.68/4,811.16 = 899.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.68x = 4,811.16 × 899.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.68x = 4,326,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,964.86/3,207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.94

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