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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.76, 3,421.74 and 894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.76, 3,421.74 and 894.18 is: 1,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.76 : 3,421.74 = 894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.76/3,421.74 = 894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.76x = 3,421.74 × 894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.76x = 3,059,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,651.47/2,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.51

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