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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.66, 4,262.88 and 893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.66, 4,262.88 and 893.34 is: 1,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.66 : 4,262.88 = 893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.66/4,262.88 = 893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.66x = 4,262.88 × 893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.66x = 3,808,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,201.22/2,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.13

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