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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.60, 3,812.60 and 897.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.60, 3,812.60 and 897.15 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.60 : 3,812.60 = 897.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.60/3,812.60 = 897.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.60x = 3,812.60 × 897.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.60x = 3,420,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,469.60/2,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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