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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.16, 3,072.96 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.16, 3,072.96 and 894 is: 1,341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.16 : 3,072.96 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.16/3,072.96 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.16x = 3,072.96 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.16x = 2,747,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,226.24/2,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.31

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