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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.14, 3,654.15 and 897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.14, 3,654.15 and 897.22 is: 1,346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.14 : 3,654.15 = 897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.14/3,654.15 = 897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.14x = 3,654.15 × 897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.14x = 3,278,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,576.46/2,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.36

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