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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.05, 4,120.15 and 898.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.05, 4,120.15 and 898.15 is: 1,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.05 : 4,120.15 = 898.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.05/4,120.15 = 898.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.05x = 4,120.15 × 898.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.05x = 3,700,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,512.72/2,747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.09

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