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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.60, 3,649.44 and 894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.60, 3,649.44 and 894.24 is: 1,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.60 : 3,649.44 = 894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.60/3,649.44 = 894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.60x = 3,649.44 × 894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.60x = 3,263,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,475.23/2,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.01

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