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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.02, 4,262.25 and 894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.02, 4,262.25 and 894.18 is: 1,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.02 : 4,262.25 = 894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.02/4,262.25 = 894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.02x = 4,262.25 × 894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.02x = 3,811,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,218.71/2,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.02

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