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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.67, 4,118.67 and 897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.67, 4,118.67 and 897.04 is: 1,345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.67 : 4,118.67 = 897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.67/4,118.67 = 897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.67x = 4,118.67 × 897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.67x = 3,694,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,611.74/2,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.61

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