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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.19, 4,122.78 and 899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.19, 4,122.78 and 899.40 is: 1,349.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.19 : 4,122.78 = 899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.19/4,122.78 = 899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.19x = 4,122.78 × 899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.19x = 3,708,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,028.33/2,748.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.26

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