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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.02, 4,114.99 and 894.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.02, 4,114.99 and 894.70 is: 1,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.02 : 4,114.99 = 894.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.02/4,114.99 = 894.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.02x = 4,114.99 × 894.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.02x = 3,681,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,681.55/2,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.71

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