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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.24, 3,680.19 and 894.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.24, 3,680.19 and 894.03 is: 1,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.24 : 3,680.19 = 894.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.24/3,680.19 = 894.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.24x = 3,680.19 × 894.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.24x = 3,290,200.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,200.27/2,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.62

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