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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.85, 4,120.70 and 897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.85, 4,120.70 and 897.53 is: 1,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.85 : 4,120.70 = 897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.85/4,120.70 = 897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.85x = 4,120.70 × 897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.85x = 3,698,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,426.78/2,746.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.43

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