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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.11, 4,122.29 and 899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.11, 4,122.29 and 899.33 is: 1,349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.11 : 4,122.29 = 899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.11/4,122.29 = 899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.11x = 4,122.29 × 899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.11x = 3,707,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,280.70/2,748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.03

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