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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.52, 3,072.24 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.52, 3,072.24 and 894 is: 1,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.52 : 3,072.24 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.52/3,072.24 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.52x = 3,072.24 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.52x = 2,746,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,582.56/2,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.76

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