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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.18, 3,075.03 and 894.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.18, 3,075.03 and 894.66 is: 1,342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.18 : 3,075.03 = 894.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.18/3,075.03 = 894.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.18x = 3,075.03 × 894.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.18x = 2,751,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,106.34/2,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.54

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