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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.64, 4,267.84 and 897.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.64, 4,267.84 and 897.41 is: 1,345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.64 : 4,267.84 = 897.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.64/4,267.84 = 897.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.64x = 4,267.84 × 897.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.64x = 3,830,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,002.29/2,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.92

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