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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049, 3,074.22 and 894.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049, 3,074.22 and 894.84 is: 1,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049 : 3,074.22 = 894.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049/3,074.22 = 894.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049x = 3,074.22 × 894.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049x = 2,750,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,935.02/2,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.57

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