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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.53, 3,943.49 and 897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.53, 3,943.49 and 897.75 is: 1,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.53 : 3,943.49 = 897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.53/3,943.49 = 897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.53x = 3,943.49 × 897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.53x = 3,540,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,263.66/2,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.35

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