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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.82, 4,120.76 and 897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.82, 4,120.76 and 897.44 is: 1,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.82 : 4,120.76 = 897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.82/4,120.76 = 897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.82x = 4,120.76 × 897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.82x = 3,698,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,109.76/2,746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.33

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