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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.73, 4,265.73 and 896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.73, 4,265.73 and 896.09 is: 1,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.73 : 4,265.73 = 896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.73/4,265.73 = 896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.73x = 4,265.73 × 896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.73x = 3,822,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,456.67/2,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.17

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