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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.82, 5,047.25 and 899.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.82, 5,047.25 and 899.99 is: 1,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.82 : 5,047.25 = 899.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.82/5,047.25 = 899.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.82x = 5,047.25 × 899.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.82x = 4,542,444.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,444.79/3,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.98

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