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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.81, 4,465.56 and 896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.81, 4,465.56 and 896.94 is: 1,345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.81 : 4,465.56 = 896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.81/4,465.56 = 896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.81x = 4,465.56 × 896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.81x = 4,005,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,339.39/2,976.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.51

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