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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.95, 4,118.96 and 897.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.95, 4,118.96 and 897.05 is: 1,345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.95 : 4,118.96 = 897.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.95/4,118.96 = 897.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.95x = 4,118.96 × 897.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.95x = 3,694,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,887.99/2,745.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.58

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