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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.03, 4,268.43 and 897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.03, 4,268.43 and 897.17 is: 1,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.03 : 4,268.43 = 897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.03/4,268.43 = 897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.03x = 4,268.43 × 897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.03x = 3,829,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,486.00/2,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.56

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