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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.68, 4,340.21 and 813.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.68, 4,340.21 and 813.75 is: 1,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.68 : 4,340.21 = 813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.68/4,340.21 = 813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.68x = 4,340.21 × 813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.68x = 3,531,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,845.89/2,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.54

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