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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.04, 4,269.57 and 897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.04, 4,269.57 and 897.76 is: 1,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.04 : 4,269.57 = 897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.04/4,269.57 = 897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.04x = 4,269.57 × 897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.04x = 3,833,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,049.16/2,846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.80

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