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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.06, 3,074.40 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.06, 3,074.40 and 894 is: 1,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.06 : 3,074.40 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.06/3,074.40 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.06x = 3,074.40 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.06x = 2,748,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,513.60/2,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.35

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