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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.65, 4,632.99 and 897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.65, 4,632.99 and 897.39 is: 1,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.65 : 4,632.99 = 897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.65/4,632.99 = 897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.65x = 4,632.99 × 897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.65x = 4,157,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,598.90/3,088.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.09

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