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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.31, 3,315.47 and 894.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.31, 3,315.47 and 894.65 is: 1,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.31 : 3,315.47 = 894.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.31/3,315.47 = 894.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.31x = 3,315.47 × 894.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.31x = 2,966,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,164.18/2,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.97

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