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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.25, 4,273.88 and 901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.25, 4,273.88 and 901.52 is: 1,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.25 : 4,273.88 = 901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.25/4,273.88 = 901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.25x = 4,273.88 × 901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.25x = 3,852,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,962.42/2,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.27

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