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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.45, 4,119.71 and 897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.45, 4,119.71 and 897.55 is: 1,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.45 : 4,119.71 = 897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.45/4,119.71 = 897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.45x = 4,119.71 × 897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.45x = 3,697,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,645.71/2,746.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.34

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