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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.54, 3,422.14 and 894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.54, 3,422.14 and 894.62 is: 1,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.54 : 3,422.14 = 894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.54/3,422.14 = 894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.54x = 3,422.14 × 894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.54x = 3,061,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,514.89/2,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.86

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