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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.21, 4,122.89 and 899.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.21, 4,122.89 and 899.89 is: 1,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.21 : 4,122.89 = 899.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.21/4,122.89 = 899.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.21x = 4,122.89 × 899.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.21x = 3,710,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,147.48/2,749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.53

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