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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.52, 4,121.79 and 899.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.52, 4,121.79 and 899.93 is: 1,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.52 : 4,121.79 = 899.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.52/4,121.79 = 899.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.52x = 4,121.79 × 899.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.52x = 3,709,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,329.40/2,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.06

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