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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.82, 4,122.59 and 898.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.82, 4,122.59 and 898.95 is: 1,348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.82 : 4,122.59 = 898.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.82/4,122.59 = 898.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.82x = 4,122.59 × 898.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.82x = 3,706,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,002.28/2,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.71

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