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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.07, 4,809.09 and 897.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.07, 4,809.09 and 897.57 is: 1,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.07 : 4,809.09 = 897.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.07/4,809.09 = 897.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.07x = 4,809.09 × 897.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.07x = 4,316,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,494.91/3,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.35

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