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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.66, 4,120.86 and 898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.66, 4,120.86 and 898.26 is: 1,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.66 : 4,120.86 = 898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.66/4,120.86 = 898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.66x = 4,120.86 × 898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.66x = 3,701,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,603.70/2,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.18

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