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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.19, 3,681.35 and 893.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.19, 3,681.35 and 893.05 is: 1,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.19 : 3,681.35 = 893.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.19/3,681.35 = 893.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.19x = 3,681.35 × 893.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.19x = 3,287,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,617.89/2,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.14

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