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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.49, 4,114.44 and 894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.49, 4,114.44 and 894.76 is: 1,341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.49 : 4,114.44 = 894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.49/4,114.44 = 894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.49x = 4,114.44 × 894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.49x = 3,681,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,436.33/2,743.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.88

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