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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.92, 3,717.41 and 897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.92, 3,717.41 and 897.19 is: 1,345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.92 : 3,717.41 = 897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.92/3,717.41 = 897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.92x = 3,717.41 × 897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.92x = 3,335,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,209.30/2,478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.43

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