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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.28, 4,808.34 and 897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.28, 4,808.34 and 897.24 is: 1,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.28 : 4,808.34 = 897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.28/4,808.34 = 897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.28x = 4,808.34 × 897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.28x = 4,314,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,234.98/3,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.56

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