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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.93, 3,423.07 and 894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.93, 3,423.07 and 894.64 is: 1,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.93 : 3,423.07 = 894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.93/3,423.07 = 894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.93x = 3,423.07 × 894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.93x = 3,062,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,393.76/2,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.43

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