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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.11, 3,679.93 and 893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.11, 3,679.93 and 893.84 is: 1,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.11 : 3,679.93 = 893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.11/3,679.93 = 893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.11x = 3,679.93 × 893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.11x = 3,289,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,251.35/2,455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.76

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