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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.97, 4,115.22 and 894.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.97, 4,115.22 and 894.05 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.97 : 4,115.22 = 894.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.97/4,115.22 = 894.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.97x = 4,115.22 × 894.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.97x = 3,679,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,187.39/2,742.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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