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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.49, 4,118.92 and 896.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.49, 4,118.92 and 896.71 is: 1,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.49 : 4,118.92 = 896.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.49/4,118.92 = 896.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.49x = 4,118.92 × 896.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.49x = 3,693,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,476.75/2,745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.29

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