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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.41, 4,124.16 and 900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.41, 4,124.16 and 900.72 is: 1,351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.41 : 4,124.16 = 900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.41/4,124.16 = 900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.41x = 4,124.16 × 900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.41x = 3,714,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,713.40/2,749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.09

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