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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.70, 4,267.65 and 897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.70, 4,267.65 and 897.04 is: 1,345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.70 : 4,267.65 = 897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.70/4,267.65 = 897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.70x = 4,267.65 × 897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.70x = 3,828,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,252.76/2,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.75

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