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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.89, 3,125.84 and 897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.89, 3,125.84 and 897.45 is: 1,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.89 : 3,125.84 = 897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.89/3,125.84 = 897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.89x = 3,125.84 × 897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.89x = 2,805,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,273.95/2,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.17

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