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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.58, 3,679.57 and 894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.58, 3,679.57 and 894.21 is: 1,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.58 : 3,679.57 = 894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.58/3,679.57 = 894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.58x = 3,679.57 × 894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.58x = 3,290,308.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,308.29/2,454.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.48

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