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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.52, 5,247.78 and 901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.52, 5,247.78 and 901.48 is: 1,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.52 : 5,247.78 = 901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.52/5,247.78 = 901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.52x = 5,247.78 × 901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.52x = 4,730,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,768.71/3,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.22

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