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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.08, 3,942.16 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.08, 3,942.16 and 896.88 is: 1,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.08 : 3,942.16 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.08/3,942.16 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.08x = 3,942.16 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.08x = 3,535,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,644.46/2,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.33

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