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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.42, 4,808.04 and 896.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.42, 4,808.04 and 896.92 is: 1,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.42 : 4,808.04 = 896.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.42/4,808.04 = 896.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.42x = 4,808.04 × 896.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.42x = 4,312,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,427.24/3,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.35

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