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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.73, 4,122.13 and 899.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.73, 4,122.13 and 899.50 is: 1,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.73 : 4,122.13 = 899.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.73/4,122.13 = 899.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.73x = 4,122.13 × 899.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.73x = 3,707,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,855.94/2,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.93

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