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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.85, 3,682.28 and 894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.85, 3,682.28 and 894.90 is: 1,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.85 : 3,682.28 = 894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.85/3,682.28 = 894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.85x = 3,682.28 × 894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.85x = 3,295,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,272.37/2,454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.35

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