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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.16, 4,113.42 and 893.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.16, 4,113.42 and 893.54 is: 1,340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.16 : 4,113.42 = 893.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.16/4,113.42 = 893.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.16x = 4,113.42 × 893.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.16x = 3,675,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,505.31/2,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.37

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