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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.50, 4,121.32 and 898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.50, 4,121.32 and 898.54 is: 1,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.50 : 4,121.32 = 898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.50/4,121.32 = 898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.50x = 4,121.32 × 898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.50x = 3,703,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,170.87/2,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.83

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