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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.13, 4,116.51 and 894.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.13, 4,116.51 and 894.72 is: 1,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.13 : 4,116.51 = 894.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.13/4,116.51 = 894.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.13x = 4,116.51 × 894.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.13x = 3,683,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,123.83/2,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.18

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