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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.44, 4,120.56 and 897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.44, 4,120.56 and 897.62 is: 1,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.44 : 4,120.56 = 897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.44/4,120.56 = 897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.44x = 4,120.56 × 897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.44x = 3,698,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,676.46/2,746.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.72

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