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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.91, 4,119.96 and 898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.91, 4,119.96 and 898.22 is: 1,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.91 : 4,119.96 = 898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.91/4,119.96 = 898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.91x = 4,119.96 × 898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.91x = 3,700,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,630.47/2,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.20

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