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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.37, 4,115.15 and 894.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.37, 4,115.15 and 894.30 is: 1,340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.37 : 4,115.15 = 894.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.37/4,115.15 = 894.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.37x = 4,115.15 × 894.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.37x = 3,680,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,178.65/2,744.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.99

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