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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.53, 3,425.77 and 896.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.53, 3,425.77 and 896.79 is: 1,344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.53 : 3,425.77 = 896.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.53/3,425.77 = 896.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.53x = 3,425.77 × 896.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.53x = 3,072,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,210.25/2,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.79

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