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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.50, 4,267.23 and 896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.50, 4,267.23 and 896.32 is: 1,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.50 : 4,267.23 = 896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.50/4,267.23 = 896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.50x = 4,267.23 × 896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.50x = 3,824,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,777.78/2,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.62

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