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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.04, 4,120.74 and 897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.04, 4,120.74 and 897.66 is: 1,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.04 : 4,120.74 = 897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.04/4,120.74 = 897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.04x = 4,120.74 × 897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.04x = 3,699,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,023.47/2,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.55

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