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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.60, 4,268.16 and 897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.60, 4,268.16 and 897.52 is: 1,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.60 : 4,268.16 = 897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.60/4,268.16 = 897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.60x = 4,268.16 × 897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.60x = 3,830,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,758.96/2,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.20

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