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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.19, 4,121.67 and 898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.19, 4,121.67 and 898.35 is: 1,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.19 : 4,121.67 = 898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.19/4,121.67 = 898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.19x = 4,121.67 × 898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.19x = 3,702,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,702.24/2,747.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.81

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