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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.43, 4,340.11 and 814.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.43, 4,340.11 and 814.01 is: 1,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.43 : 4,340.11 = 814.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.43/4,340.11 = 814.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.43x = 4,340.11 × 814.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.43x = 3,532,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,892.94/2,893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.01

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