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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.51, 3,315.36 and 894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.51, 3,315.36 and 894.20 is: 1,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.51 : 3,315.36 = 894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.51/3,315.36 = 894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.51x = 3,315.36 × 894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.51x = 2,964,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,578.34/2,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.13

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