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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.16, 4,115.61 and 894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.16, 4,115.61 and 894.75 is: 1,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.16 : 4,115.61 = 894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.16/4,115.61 = 894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.16x = 4,115.61 × 894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.16x = 3,682,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,442.05/2,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.92

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