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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.38, 3,977.28 and 896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.38, 3,977.28 and 896.38 is: 1,344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.38 : 3,977.28 = 896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.38/3,977.28 = 896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.38x = 3,977.28 × 896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.38x = 3,565,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,154.25/2,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.64

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