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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.61, 4,114.99 and 894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.61, 4,114.99 and 894.72 is: 1,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.61 : 4,114.99 = 894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.61/4,114.99 = 894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.61x = 4,114.99 × 894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.61x = 3,681,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,738.80/2,743.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.93

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