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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.90, 4,122.84 and 899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.90, 4,122.84 and 899.02 is: 1,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.90 : 4,122.84 = 899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.90/4,122.84 = 899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.90x = 4,122.84 × 899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.90x = 3,706,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,515.62/2,747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.85

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