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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.67, 3,421.34 and 894.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.67, 3,421.34 and 894.01 is: 1,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.67 : 3,421.34 = 894.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.67/3,421.34 = 894.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.67x = 3,421.34 × 894.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.67x = 3,058,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,712.17/2,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.15

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