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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.48, 3,977.10 and 897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.48, 3,977.10 and 897.10 is: 1,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.48 : 3,977.10 = 897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.48/3,977.10 = 897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.48x = 3,977.10 × 897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.48x = 3,567,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,846.47/2,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.10

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