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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.31, 3,425.16 and 896.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.31, 3,425.16 and 896.74 is: 1,345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.31 : 3,425.16 = 896.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.31/3,425.16 = 896.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.31x = 3,425.16 × 896.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.31x = 3,071,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,477.98/2,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.19

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