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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.62, 3,427.00 and 896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.62, 3,427.00 and 896.94 is: 1,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.62 : 3,427.00 = 896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.62/3,427.00 = 896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.62x = 3,427.00 × 896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.62x = 3,073,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,811.14/2,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.03

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