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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.95, 4,263.60 and 894.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.95, 4,263.60 and 894.14 is: 1,341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.95 : 4,263.60 = 894.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.95/4,263.60 = 894.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.95x = 4,263.60 × 894.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.95x = 3,812,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,233.99/2,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.42

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