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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.08, 3,420.72 and 894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.08, 3,420.72 and 894.36 is: 1,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.08 : 3,420.72 = 894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.08/3,420.72 = 894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.08x = 3,420.72 × 894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.08x = 3,059,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,355.14/2,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.19

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