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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.52, 2,987.84 and 897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.52, 2,987.84 and 897.60 is: 1,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.52 : 2,987.84 = 897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.52/2,987.84 = 897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.52x = 2,987.84 × 897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.52x = 2,681,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,885.18/1,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.30

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