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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.73, 4,273.64 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.73, 4,273.64 and 901.22 is: 1,352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.73 : 4,273.64 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.73/4,273.64 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.73x = 4,273.64 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.73x = 3,851,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,485.33/2,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.00

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