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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.60, 4,114.14 and 893.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.60, 4,114.14 and 893.23 is: 1,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.60 : 4,114.14 = 893.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.60/4,114.14 = 893.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.60x = 4,114.14 × 893.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.60x = 3,674,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,873.27/2,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.92

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