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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.74, 4,346.34 and 817.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.74, 4,346.34 and 817.93 is: 1,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.74 : 4,346.34 = 817.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.74/4,346.34 = 817.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.74x = 4,346.34 × 817.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.74x = 3,555,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,001.88/2,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.82

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