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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.63, 4,121.76 and 898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.63, 4,121.76 and 898.22 is: 1,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.63 : 4,121.76 = 898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.63/4,121.76 = 898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.63x = 4,121.76 × 898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.63x = 3,702,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,247.27/2,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.43

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