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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.66, 3,974.58 and 894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.66, 3,974.58 and 894.69 is: 1,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.66 : 3,974.58 = 894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.66/3,974.58 = 894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.66x = 3,974.58 × 894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.66x = 3,556,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,016.98/2,649.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.07

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