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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.45, 4,120.73 and 898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.45, 4,120.73 and 898.56 is: 1,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.45 : 4,120.73 = 898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.45/4,120.73 = 898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.45x = 4,120.73 × 898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.45x = 3,702,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,718.66/2,747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.70

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