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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.98, 4,117.04 and 896.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.98, 4,117.04 and 896.08 is: 1,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.98 : 4,117.04 = 896.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.98/4,117.04 = 896.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.98x = 4,117.04 × 896.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.98x = 3,689,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,197.20/2,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.98

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