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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.12, 4,115.27 and 894.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.12, 4,115.27 and 894.74 is: 1,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.12 : 4,115.27 = 894.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.12/4,115.27 = 894.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.12x = 4,115.27 × 894.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.12x = 3,682,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,071.63/2,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.81

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