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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.35, 3,680.69 and 893.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.35, 3,680.69 and 893.99 is: 1,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.35 : 3,680.69 = 893.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.35/3,680.69 = 893.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.35x = 3,680.69 × 893.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.35x = 3,290,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,489.11/2,454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.68

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