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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.25, 4,809.56 and 897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.25, 4,809.56 and 897.93 is: 1,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.25 : 4,809.56 = 897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.25/4,809.56 = 897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.25x = 4,809.56 × 897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.25x = 4,318,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,643.72/3,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.95

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