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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.16, 4,308.50 and 897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.16, 4,308.50 and 897.68 is: 1,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.16 : 4,308.50 = 897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.16/4,308.50 = 897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.16x = 4,308.50 × 897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.16x = 3,867,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,654.28/2,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.60

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