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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.69, 4,119.27 and 897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.69, 4,119.27 and 897.92 is: 1,346.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.69 : 4,119.27 = 897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.69/4,119.27 = 897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.69x = 4,119.27 × 897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.69x = 3,698,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,771.45/2,746.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.63

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