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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.72, 3,682.41 and 894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.72, 3,682.41 and 894.52 is: 1,341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.72 : 3,682.41 = 894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.72/3,682.41 = 894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.72x = 3,682.41 × 894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.72x = 3,293,989.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,989.39/2,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.90

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