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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.52, 4,271.28 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.52, 4,271.28 and 899.88 is: 1,349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.52 : 4,271.28 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.52/4,271.28 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.52x = 4,271.28 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.52x = 3,843,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,639.45/2,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.82

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