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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.31, 4,346.22 and 817.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.31, 4,346.22 and 817.35 is: 1,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.31 : 4,346.22 = 817.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.31/4,346.22 = 817.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.31x = 4,346.22 × 817.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.31x = 3,552,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,382.92/2,897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.10

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