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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.26, 3,685.60 and 897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.26, 3,685.60 and 897.79 is: 1,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.26 : 3,685.60 = 897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.26/3,685.60 = 897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.26x = 3,685.60 × 897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.26x = 3,308,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,894.82/2,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.48

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