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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.64, 4,271.86 and 899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.64, 4,271.86 and 899.40 is: 1,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.64 : 4,271.86 = 899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.64/4,271.86 = 899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.64x = 4,271.86 × 899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.64x = 3,842,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,110.88/2,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.23

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