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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.16, 3,419.24 and 894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.16, 3,419.24 and 894.08 is: 1,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.16 : 3,419.24 = 894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.16/3,419.24 = 894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.16x = 3,419.24 × 894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.16x = 3,057,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,052.53/2,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.13

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