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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.18, 4,273.34 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.18, 4,273.34 and 901.13 is: 1,351.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.18 : 4,273.34 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.18/4,273.34 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.18x = 4,273.34 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.18x = 3,850,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,809.00/2,849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.55

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