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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.52, 3,679.86 and 893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.52, 3,679.86 and 893.46 is: 1,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.52 : 3,679.86 = 893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.52/3,679.86 = 893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.52x = 3,679.86 × 893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.52x = 3,287,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,807.72/2,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.04

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