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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.31, 4,856.58 and 897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.31, 4,856.58 and 897.76 is: 1,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.31 : 4,856.58 = 897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.31/4,856.58 = 897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.31x = 4,856.58 × 897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.31x = 4,360,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,043.26/3,238.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.39

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