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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479.67, 3,716.88 and 897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479.67, 3,716.88 and 897.33 is: 1,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479.67 : 3,716.88 = 897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479.67/3,716.88 = 897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479.67x = 3,716.88 × 897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479.67x = 3,335,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,267.93/2,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.05

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