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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,236.81, 4,854.33 and 896.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,236.81, 4,854.33 and 896.26 is: 1,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,236.81 : 4,854.33 = 896.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,236.81/4,854.33 = 896.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,236.81x = 4,854.33 × 896.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,236.81x = 4,350,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,741.81/3,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.14

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