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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.04, 4,273.72 and 901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.04, 4,273.72 and 901.10 is: 1,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.04 : 4,273.72 = 901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.04/4,273.72 = 901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.04x = 4,273.72 × 901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.04x = 3,851,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,023.22/2,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.69

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