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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.16, 3,682.22 and 894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.16, 3,682.22 and 894.27 is: 1,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.16 : 3,682.22 = 894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.16/3,682.22 = 894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.16x = 3,682.22 × 894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.16x = 3,292,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,887.44/2,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.76

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