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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.23, 4,114.98 and 894.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.23, 4,114.98 and 894.39 is: 1,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.23 : 4,114.98 = 894.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.23/4,114.98 = 894.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.23x = 4,114.98 × 894.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.23x = 3,680,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,402.16/2,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.14

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