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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.03, 3,426.11 and 897.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.03, 3,426.11 and 897.72 is: 1,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.03 : 3,426.11 = 897.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.03/3,426.11 = 897.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.03x = 3,426.11 × 897.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.03x = 3,075,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,687.47/2,284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.61

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