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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.78, 3,101.67 and 896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.78, 3,101.67 and 896.82 is: 1,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.78 : 3,101.67 = 896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.78/3,101.67 = 896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.78x = 3,101.67 × 896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.78x = 2,781,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,639.69/2,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.23

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