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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.23, 3,686.54 and 897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.23, 3,686.54 and 897.19 is: 1,346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.23 : 3,686.54 = 897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.23/3,686.54 = 897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.23x = 3,686.54 × 897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.23x = 3,307,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,513.12/2,457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.04

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