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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.08, 4,274.22 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.08, 4,274.22 and 901 is: 1,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.08 : 4,274.22 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.08/4,274.22 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.08x = 4,274.22 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.08x = 3,851,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,072.22/2,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.69

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