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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.62, 4,854.87 and 896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.62, 4,854.87 and 896.82 is: 1,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.62 : 4,854.87 = 896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.62/4,854.87 = 896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.62x = 4,854.87 × 896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.62x = 4,353,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,944.51/3,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.21

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