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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.58, 4,122 and 899.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.58, 4,122 and 899.39 is: 1,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.58 : 4,122 = 899.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.58/4,122 = 899.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.58x = 4,122 × 899.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.58x = 3,707,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,295.89/2,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.81

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