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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.07, 4,122.12 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.07, 4,122.12 and 899.37 is: 1,349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.07 : 4,122.12 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.07/4,122.12 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.07x = 4,122.12 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.07x = 3,707,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,290.45/2,748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.05

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