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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.34, 3,424.74 and 897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.34, 3,424.74 and 897.70 is: 1,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.34 : 3,424.74 = 897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.34/3,424.74 = 897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.34x = 3,424.74 × 897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.34x = 3,074,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,389.10/2,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.44

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