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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.89, 4,263.23 and 893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.89, 4,263.23 and 893.63 is: 1,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.89 : 4,263.23 = 893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.89/4,263.23 = 893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.89x = 4,263.23 × 893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.89x = 3,809,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,763.12/2,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.58

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