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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.03, 3,942.45 and 896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.03, 3,942.45 and 896.25 is: 1,344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.03 : 3,942.45 = 896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.03/3,942.45 = 896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.03x = 3,942.45 × 896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.03x = 3,533,420.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,420.81/2,628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.51

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