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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.02, 4,273.56 and 901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.02, 4,273.56 and 901.36 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.02 : 4,273.56 = 901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.02/4,273.56 = 901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.02x = 4,273.56 × 901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.02x = 3,852,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,016.04/2,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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