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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.11, 4,262.10 and 893.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.11, 4,262.10 and 893.13 is: 1,339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.11 : 4,262.10 = 893.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.11/4,262.10 = 893.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.11x = 4,262.10 × 893.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.11x = 3,806,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,609.37/2,841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.83

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