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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.59, 3,717.11 and 897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.59, 3,717.11 and 897.11 is: 1,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.59 : 3,717.11 = 897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.59/3,717.11 = 897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.59x = 3,717.11 × 897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.59x = 3,334,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,656.55/2,478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.38

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