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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.36, 4,262.22 and 893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.36, 4,262.22 and 893.64 is: 1,340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.36 : 4,262.22 = 893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.36/4,262.22 = 893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.36x = 4,262.22 × 893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.36x = 3,808,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,890.28/2,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.52

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