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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.35, 4,859.54 and 899.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.35, 4,859.54 and 899.79 is: 1,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.35 : 4,859.54 = 899.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.35/4,859.54 = 899.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.35x = 4,859.54 × 899.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.35x = 4,372,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,565.50/3,240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.41

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