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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.87, 4,116.75 and 896.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.87, 4,116.75 and 896.04 is: 1,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.87 : 4,116.75 = 896.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.87/4,116.75 = 896.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.87x = 4,116.75 × 896.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.87x = 3,688,772.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,772.67/2,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.88

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