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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.86, 4,119.84 and 898.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.86, 4,119.84 and 898.13 is: 1,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.86 : 4,119.84 = 898.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.86/4,119.84 = 898.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.86x = 4,119.84 × 898.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.86x = 3,700,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,131.30/2,746.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.04

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