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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.50, 4,268.24 and 897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.50, 4,268.24 and 897.68 is: 1,346.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.50 : 4,268.24 = 897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.50/4,268.24 = 897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.50x = 4,268.24 × 897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.50x = 3,831,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,487.85/2,845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.51

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