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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.99, 4,811.59 and 899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.99, 4,811.59 and 899.67 is: 1,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.99 : 4,811.59 = 899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.99/4,811.59 = 899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.99x = 4,811.59 × 899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.99x = 4,328,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,854.08/3,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.40

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