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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.54, 4,118.13 and 896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.54, 4,118.13 and 896.22 is: 1,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.54 : 4,118.13 = 896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.54/4,118.13 = 896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.54x = 4,118.13 × 896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.54x = 3,690,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,750.47/2,745.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.27

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