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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.33, 3,420.37 and 893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.33, 3,420.37 and 893.92 is: 1,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.33 : 3,420.37 = 893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.33/3,420.37 = 893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.33x = 3,420.37 × 893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.33x = 3,057,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,526.36/2,280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.83

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