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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.77, 4,122.27 and 899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.77, 4,122.27 and 899.01 is: 1,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.77 : 4,122.27 = 899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.77/4,122.27 = 899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.77x = 4,122.27 × 899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.77x = 3,705,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,961.95/2,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.72

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