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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.72, 5,043.68 and 897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.72, 5,043.68 and 897.44 is: 1,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.72 : 5,043.68 = 897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.72/5,043.68 = 897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.72x = 5,043.68 × 897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.72x = 4,526,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,400.18/3,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.05

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