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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.79, 3,682.52 and 894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.79, 3,682.52 and 894.56 is: 1,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.79 : 3,682.52 = 894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.79/3,682.52 = 894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.79x = 3,682.52 × 894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.79x = 3,294,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,246.53/2,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.97

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