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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.94, 4,811.91 and 899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.94, 4,811.91 and 899.44 is: 1,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.94 : 4,811.91 = 899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.94/4,811.91 = 899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.94x = 4,811.91 × 899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.94x = 4,328,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,008.93/3,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.16

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