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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.65, 4,119.55 and 897.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.65, 4,119.55 and 897.77 is: 1,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.65 : 4,119.55 = 897.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.65/4,119.55 = 897.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.65x = 4,119.55 × 897.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.65x = 3,698,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,429.23/2,746.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.52

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