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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.28, 4,261.92 and 893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.28, 4,261.92 and 893.96 is: 1,340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.28 : 4,261.92 = 893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.28/4,261.92 = 893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.28x = 4,261.92 × 893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.28x = 3,809,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,986.00/2,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.47

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