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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.88, 4,123.97 and 899.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.88, 4,123.97 and 899.99 is: 1,350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.88 : 4,123.97 = 899.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.88/4,123.97 = 899.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.88x = 4,123.97 × 899.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.88x = 3,711,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,506.64/2,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.19

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