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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.44, 3,425.26 and 897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.44, 3,425.26 and 897.52 is: 1,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.44 : 3,425.26 = 897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.44/3,425.26 = 897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.44x = 3,425.26 × 897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.44x = 3,074,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,239.36/2,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.32

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