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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.20, 4,465.80 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.20, 4,465.80 and 897.12 is: 1,345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.20 : 4,465.80 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.20/4,465.80 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.20x = 4,465.80 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.20x = 4,006,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,358.50/2,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.68

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