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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.95, 5,044.89 and 897.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.95, 5,044.89 and 897.85 is: 1,346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.95 : 5,044.89 = 897.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.95/5,044.89 = 897.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.95x = 5,044.89 × 897.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.95x = 4,529,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,529.26/3,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.89

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