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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.09, 3,419.24 and 894.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.09, 3,419.24 and 894.09 is: 1,340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.09 : 3,419.24 = 894.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.09/3,419.24 = 894.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.09x = 3,419.24 × 894.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.09x = 3,057,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,103.82/2,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.78

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