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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.11, 4,119.83 and 897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.11, 4,119.83 and 897.23 is: 1,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.11 : 4,119.83 = 897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.11/4,119.83 = 897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.11x = 4,119.83 × 897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.11x = 3,696,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,435.07/2,746.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.06

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