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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.23, 4,272.89 and 900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.23, 4,272.89 and 900.72 is: 1,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.23 : 4,272.89 = 900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.23/4,272.89 = 900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.23x = 4,272.89 × 900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.23x = 3,848,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,672.98/2,848.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.25

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