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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.94, 4,346.99 and 817.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.94, 4,346.99 and 817.94 is: 1,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.94 : 4,346.99 = 817.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.94/4,346.99 = 817.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.94x = 4,346.99 × 817.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.94x = 3,555,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,551.18/2,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.92

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