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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.51, 3,007.11 and 894.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.51, 3,007.11 and 894.33 is: 1,341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.51 : 3,007.11 = 894.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.51/3,007.11 = 894.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.51x = 3,007.11 × 894.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.51x = 2,689,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,348.69/2,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.65

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