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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.85, 4,267.95 and 897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.85, 4,267.95 and 897.06 is: 1,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.85 : 4,267.95 = 897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.85/4,267.95 = 897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.85x = 4,267.95 × 897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.85x = 3,828,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,607.23/2,844.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.80

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