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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.98, 4,125.67 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.98, 4,125.67 and 901.22 is: 1,352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.98 : 4,125.67 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.98/4,125.67 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.98x = 4,125.67 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.98x = 3,718,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,136.32/2,749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.06

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