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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.56, 4,082.28 and 897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.56, 4,082.28 and 897.56 is: 1,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.56 : 4,082.28 = 897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.56/4,082.28 = 897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.56x = 4,082.28 × 897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.56x = 3,664,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,091.24/2,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.32

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