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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.60, 3,448.95 and 894.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.60, 3,448.95 and 894.02 is: 1,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.60 : 3,448.95 = 894.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.60/3,448.95 = 894.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.60x = 3,448.95 × 894.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.60x = 3,083,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,429.35/2,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.85

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