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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.80, 4,114.54 and 894.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.80, 4,114.54 and 894.10 is: 1,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.80 : 4,114.54 = 894.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.80/4,114.54 = 894.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.80x = 4,114.54 × 894.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.80x = 3,678,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,810.21/2,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.26

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