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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.94, 3,102.78 and 897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.94, 3,102.78 and 897.34 is: 1,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.94 : 3,102.78 = 897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.94/3,102.78 = 897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.94x = 3,102.78 × 897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.94x = 2,784,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,248.61/2,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.39

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