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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.64, 3,652.68 and 896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.64, 3,652.68 and 896.72 is: 1,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.64 : 3,652.68 = 896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.64/3,652.68 = 896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.64x = 3,652.68 × 896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.64x = 3,275,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,431.21/2,434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.35

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