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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.40, 4,346.80 and 845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.40, 4,346.80 and 845.40 is: 1,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.40 : 4,346.80 = 845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.40/4,346.80 = 845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.40x = 4,346.80 × 845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.40x = 3,674,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,784.72/2,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.30

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