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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.22, 4,339.55 and 813.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.22, 4,339.55 and 813.41 is: 1,220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.22 : 4,339.55 = 813.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.22/4,339.55 = 813.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.22x = 4,339.55 × 813.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.22x = 3,529,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,833.37/2,893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.04

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