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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.68, 4,633.08 and 897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.68, 4,633.08 and 897.36 is: 1,346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.68 : 4,633.08 = 897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.68/4,633.08 = 897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.68x = 4,633.08 × 897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.68x = 4,157,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,540.67/3,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.06

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