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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.07, 4,115.24 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.07, 4,115.24 and 894.78 is: 1,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.07 : 4,115.24 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.07/4,115.24 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.07x = 4,115.24 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.07x = 3,682,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,234.45/2,744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.89

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