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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.08, 4,807.62 and 896.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.08, 4,807.62 and 896.58 is: 1,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.08 : 4,807.62 = 896.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.08/4,807.62 = 896.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.08x = 4,807.62 × 896.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.08x = 4,310,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,310,415.94/3,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.87

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