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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.92, 5,044.28 and 897.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.92, 5,044.28 and 897.94 is: 1,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.92 : 5,044.28 = 897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.92/5,044.28 = 897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.92x = 5,044.28 × 897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.92x = 4,529,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,434.22/3,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.88

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