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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.69, 4,265.60 and 897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.69, 4,265.60 and 897.26 is: 1,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.69 : 4,265.60 = 897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.69/4,265.60 = 897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.69x = 4,265.60 × 897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.69x = 3,827,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,326.44/2,843.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.90

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