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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.85, 4,263.63 and 894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.85, 4,263.63 and 894.07 is: 1,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.85 : 4,263.63 = 894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.85/4,263.63 = 894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.85x = 4,263.63 × 894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.85x = 3,811,983.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,983.67/2,841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.37

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