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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.39, 3,424.05 and 896.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.39, 3,424.05 and 896.45 is: 1,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.39 : 3,424.05 = 896.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.39/3,424.05 = 896.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.39x = 3,424.05 × 896.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.39x = 3,069,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,472.50/2,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.26

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