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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.80, 3,811.50 and 897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.80, 3,811.50 and 897.01 is: 1,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.80 : 3,811.50 = 897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.80/3,811.50 = 897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.80x = 3,811.50 × 897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.80x = 3,418,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,944.09/2,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.62

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