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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.98 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.02, 4,114.98 and 893.88 is: 1,340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.02 : 4,114.98 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.02/4,114.98 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.02x = 4,114.98 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.02x = 3,678,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,298.32/2,743.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.97

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