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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.97, 4,346.67 and 1,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.97, 4,346.67 and 1,438.08 is: 2,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.97 : 4,346.67 = 1,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.97/4,346.67 = 1,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.97x = 4,346.67 × 1,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.97x = 6,250,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,859.19/2,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.98

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