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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.34, 4,633.26 and 897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.34, 4,633.26 and 897.29 is: 1,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.34 : 4,633.26 = 897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.34/4,633.26 = 897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.34x = 4,633.26 × 897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.34x = 4,157,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,377.87/3,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.15

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