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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.10, 4,267.41 and 897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.10, 4,267.41 and 897.02 is: 1,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.10 : 4,267.41 = 897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.10/4,267.41 = 897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.10x = 4,267.41 × 897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.10x = 3,827,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,952.12/2,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.45

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