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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.17 and 894.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.34, 4,302.17 and 894.11 is: 1,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.34 : 4,302.17 = 894.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.34/4,302.17 = 894.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.34x = 4,302.17 × 894.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.34x = 3,846,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,626.21/2,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.06

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