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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.80, 4,122.24 and 898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.80, 4,122.24 and 898.78 is: 1,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.80 : 4,122.24 = 898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.80/4,122.24 = 898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.80x = 4,122.24 × 898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.80x = 3,704,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,986.87/2,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.35

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