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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.04, 4,268.10 and 897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.04, 4,268.10 and 897.26 is: 1,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.04 : 4,268.10 = 897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.04/4,268.10 = 897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.04x = 4,268.10 × 897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.04x = 3,829,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,595.41/2,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.06

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