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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747, 4,120.66 and 898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747, 4,120.66 and 898.30 is: 1,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747 : 4,120.66 = 898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747/4,120.66 = 898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747x = 4,120.66 × 898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747x = 3,701,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,588.88/2,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.50

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