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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.74, 4,809.55 and 897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.74, 4,809.55 and 897.70 is: 1,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.74 : 4,809.55 = 897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.74/4,809.55 = 897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.74x = 4,809.55 × 897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.74x = 4,317,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,533.04/3,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.39

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