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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.15, 3,422.58 and 894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.15, 3,422.58 and 894.52 is: 1,341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.15 : 3,422.58 = 894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.15/3,422.58 = 894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.15x = 3,422.58 × 894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.15x = 3,061,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,549.15/2,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.52

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