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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.76, 4,633.59 and 897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.76, 4,633.59 and 897.20 is: 1,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.76 : 4,633.59 = 897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.76/4,633.59 = 897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.76x = 4,633.59 × 897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.76x = 4,157,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,271.90/3,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.94

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