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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.81, 4,122.23 and 899.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.81, 4,122.23 and 899.45 is: 1,349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.81 : 4,122.23 = 899.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.81/4,122.23 = 899.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.81x = 4,122.23 × 899.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.81x = 3,707,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,714.67/2,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.34

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