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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.64, 4,275 and 901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.64, 4,275 and 901.68 is: 1,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.64 : 4,275 = 901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.64/4,275 = 901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.64x = 4,275 × 901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.64x = 3,854,682
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,682/2,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.69

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