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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.26, 4,263.69 and 893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.26, 4,263.69 and 893.94 is: 1,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.26 : 4,263.69 = 893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.26/4,263.69 = 893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.26x = 4,263.69 × 893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.26x = 3,811,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,483.04/2,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.00

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