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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.93, 2,442.15 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.93, 2,442.15 and 897.12 is: 1,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.93 : 2,442.15 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.93/2,442.15 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.93x = 2,442.15 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.93x = 2,190,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,901.61/1,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.65

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