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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.91, 4,121.46 and 899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.91, 4,121.46 and 899.22 is: 1,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.91 : 4,121.46 = 899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.91/4,121.46 = 899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.91x = 4,121.46 × 899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.91x = 3,706,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,099.26/2,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.70

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