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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.04, 4,343.22 and 1,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.04, 4,343.22 and 1,164 is: 1,745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.04 : 4,343.22 = 1,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.04/4,343.22 = 1,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.04x = 4,343.22 × 1,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.04x = 5,055,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,508.08/2,897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.06

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