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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.39, 4,118.88 and 897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.39, 4,118.88 and 897.03 is: 1,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.39 : 4,118.88 = 897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.39/4,118.88 = 897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.39x = 4,118.88 × 897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.39x = 3,694,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,758.93/2,745.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.80

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