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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.03, 4,324.57 and 2,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.03, 4,324.57 and 2,546.72 is: 3,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.03 : 4,324.57 = 2,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.03/4,324.57 = 2,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.03x = 4,324.57 × 2,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.03x = 11,013,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013,456.18/2,897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.64

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