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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.84, 3,073.74 and 894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.84, 3,073.74 and 894.68 is: 1,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.84 : 3,073.74 = 894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.84/3,073.74 = 894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.84x = 3,073.74 × 894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.84x = 2,750,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,013.70/2,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.23

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