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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.02, 4,858.64 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.02, 4,858.64 and 899.20 is: 1,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.02 : 4,858.64 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.02/4,858.64 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.02x = 4,858.64 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.02x = 4,368,889.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,889.09/3,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.83

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