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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.94, 3,320.76 and 897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.94, 3,320.76 and 897.30 is: 1,345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.94 : 3,320.76 = 897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.94/3,320.76 = 897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.94x = 3,320.76 × 897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.94x = 2,979,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,717.95/2,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.89

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