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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,118.65, 4,677.94 and 897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,118.65, 4,677.94 and 897.54 is: 1,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,118.65 : 4,677.94 = 897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,118.65/4,677.94 = 897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,118.65x = 4,677.94 × 897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,118.65x = 4,198,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,638.27/3,118.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.30

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