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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.69, 4,114.46 and 893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.69, 4,114.46 and 893.37 is: 1,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.69 : 4,114.46 = 893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.69/4,114.46 = 893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.69x = 4,114.46 × 893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.69x = 3,675,751.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,751.12/2,742.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.20

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