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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.44, 4,266.06 and 896.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.44, 4,266.06 and 896.02 is: 1,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.44 : 4,266.06 = 896.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.44/4,266.06 = 896.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.44x = 4,266.06 × 896.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.44x = 3,822,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,475.08/2,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.31

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