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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.50, 4,350.75 and 848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.50, 4,350.75 and 848.50 is: 1,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.50 : 4,350.75 = 848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.50/4,350.75 = 848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.50x = 4,350.75 × 848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.50x = 3,691,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,611.38/2,900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.75

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