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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.06, 3,942.03 and 896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.06, 3,942.03 and 896.70 is: 1,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.06 : 3,942.03 = 896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.06/3,942.03 = 896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.06x = 3,942.03 × 896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.06x = 3,534,818.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,818.30/2,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.03

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