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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.09, 4,266.68 and 896.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.09, 4,266.68 and 896.85 is: 1,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.09 : 4,266.68 = 896.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.09/4,266.68 = 896.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.09x = 4,266.68 × 896.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.09x = 3,826,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,567.47/2,844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.45

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