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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.70, 4,263.35 and 894.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.70, 4,263.35 and 894.89 is: 1,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.70 : 4,263.35 = 894.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.70/4,263.35 = 894.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.70x = 4,263.35 × 894.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.70x = 3,815,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,235.47/2,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.12

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