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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.80, 4,113.04 and 893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.80, 4,113.04 and 893.10 is: 1,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.80 : 4,113.04 = 893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.80/4,113.04 = 893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.80x = 4,113.04 × 893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.80x = 3,673,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,360.58/2,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.76

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