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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.44, 3,422.29 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.44, 3,422.29 and 894.12 is: 1,340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.44 : 3,422.29 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.44/3,422.29 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.44x = 3,422.29 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.44x = 3,059,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,937.93/2,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.64

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