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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.42, 4,307.81 and 896.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.42, 4,307.81 and 896.96 is: 1,345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.42 : 4,307.81 = 896.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.42/4,307.81 = 896.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.42x = 4,307.81 × 896.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.42x = 3,863,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,907.23/2,871.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.64

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