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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.20 and 897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.01, 3,427.20 and 897.39 is: 1,345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.01 : 3,427.20 = 897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.01/3,427.20 = 897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.01x = 3,427.20 × 897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.01x = 3,075,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,535.01/2,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.96

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