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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.47, 4,114.46 and 893.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.47, 4,114.46 and 893.54 is: 1,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.47 : 4,114.46 = 893.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.47/4,114.46 = 893.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.47x = 4,114.46 × 893.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.47x = 3,676,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,447.11/2,742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.56

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