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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.57, 4,263.04 and 893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.57, 4,263.04 and 893.77 is: 1,340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.57 : 4,263.04 = 893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.57/4,263.04 = 893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.57x = 4,263.04 × 893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.57x = 3,810,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,177.26/2,841.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.87

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