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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.69, 4,261.64 and 893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.69, 4,261.64 and 893.04 is: 1,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.69 : 4,261.64 = 893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.69/4,261.64 = 893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.69x = 4,261.64 × 893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.69x = 3,805,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,810.52/2,840.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.75

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