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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.76, 4,268.64 and 898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.76, 4,268.64 and 898.12 is: 1,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.76 : 4,268.64 = 898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.76/4,268.64 = 898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.76x = 4,268.64 × 898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.76x = 3,833,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,750.96/2,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.18

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