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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.98, 5,044.77 and 897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.98, 5,044.77 and 897.82 is: 1,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.98 : 5,044.77 = 897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.98/5,044.77 = 897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.98x = 5,044.77 × 897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.98x = 4,529,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,295.40/3,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.81

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