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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.84, 3,074.04 and 894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.84, 3,074.04 and 894.96 is: 1,342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.84 : 3,074.04 = 894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.84/3,074.04 = 894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.84x = 3,074.04 × 894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.84x = 2,751,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,142.84/2,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.13

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