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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.55, 4,271.55 and 899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.55, 4,271.55 and 899.92 is: 1,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.55 : 4,271.55 = 899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.55/4,271.55 = 899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.55x = 4,271.55 × 899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.55x = 3,844,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,053.28/2,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.95

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