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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.10, 4,116.55 and 894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.10, 4,116.55 and 894.76 is: 1,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.10 : 4,116.55 = 894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.10/4,116.55 = 894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.10x = 4,116.55 × 894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.10x = 3,683,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,324.28/2,744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.27

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