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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.62, 3,650.80 and 894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.62, 3,650.80 and 894.50 is: 1,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.62 : 3,650.80 = 894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.62/3,650.80 = 894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.62x = 3,650.80 × 894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.62x = 3,265,640.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,640.60/2,433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.89

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