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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.58, 3,426.09 and 897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.58, 3,426.09 and 897.90 is: 1,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.58 : 3,426.09 = 897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.58/3,426.09 = 897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.58x = 3,426.09 × 897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.58x = 3,076,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,286.21/2,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.95

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