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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.03, 4,121.69 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.03, 4,121.69 and 899.10 is: 1,348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.03 : 4,121.69 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.03/4,121.69 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.03x = 4,121.69 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.03x = 3,705,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,806.98/2,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.53

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