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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.10, 3,944.26 and 897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.10, 3,944.26 and 897.73 is: 1,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.10 : 3,944.26 = 897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.10/3,944.26 = 897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.10x = 3,944.26 × 897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.10x = 3,540,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,880.53/2,629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.80

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