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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.40, 4,340.27 and 813.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.40, 4,340.27 and 813.57 is: 1,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.40 : 4,340.27 = 813.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.40/4,340.27 = 813.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.40x = 4,340.27 × 813.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.40x = 3,531,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,096.17/2,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.40

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