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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.05, 4,117.66 and 897.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.05, 4,117.66 and 897.67 is: 1,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.05 : 4,117.66 = 897.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.05/4,117.66 = 897.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.05x = 4,117.66 × 897.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.05x = 3,696,287.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,287.31/2,747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.55

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