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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.66, 4,122.36 and 899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.66, 4,122.36 and 899.26 is: 1,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.66 : 4,122.36 = 899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.66/4,122.36 = 899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.66x = 4,122.36 × 899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.66x = 3,707,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,073.45/2,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.68

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