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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.68, 4,155.04 and 896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.68, 4,155.04 and 896.07 is: 1,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.68 : 4,155.04 = 896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.68/4,155.04 = 896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.68x = 4,155.04 × 896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.68x = 3,723,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,207.81/2,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.27

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