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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.97, 3,219.41 and 897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.97, 3,219.41 and 897.35 is: 1,345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.97 : 3,219.41 = 897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.97/3,219.41 = 897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.97x = 3,219.41 × 897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.97x = 2,888,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,923.71/2,146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.58

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