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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.86, 4,347.04 and 817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.86, 4,347.04 and 817.88 is: 1,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.86 : 4,347.04 = 817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.86/4,347.04 = 817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.86x = 4,347.04 × 817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.86x = 3,555,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,357.08/2,897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.89

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