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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.27, 4,122.92 and 900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.27, 4,122.92 and 900.68 is: 1,351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.27 : 4,122.92 = 900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.27/4,122.92 = 900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.27x = 4,122.92 × 900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.27x = 3,713,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,437.39/2,748.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.19

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