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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.52, 4,340.24 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.52, 4,340.24 and 841.52 is: 1,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.52 : 4,340.24 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.52/4,340.24 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.52x = 4,340.24 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.52x = 3,652,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,398.76/2,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.27

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