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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.94, 3,421.77 and 894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.94, 3,421.77 and 894.90 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.94 : 3,421.77 = 894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.94/3,421.77 = 894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.94x = 3,421.77 × 894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.94x = 3,062,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,141.97/2,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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