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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.54, 4,303.49 and 894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.54, 4,303.49 and 894.07 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.54 : 4,303.49 = 894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.54/4,303.49 = 894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.54x = 4,303.49 × 894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.54x = 3,847,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,616.83/2,868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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