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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.69, 4,808.80 and 897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.69, 4,808.80 and 897.19 is: 1,345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.69 : 4,808.80 = 897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.69/4,808.80 = 897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.69x = 4,808.80 × 897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.69x = 4,314,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,396.37/3,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.86

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