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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.76, 4,340.16 and 814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.76, 4,340.16 and 814.08 is: 1,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.76 : 4,340.16 = 814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.76/4,340.16 = 814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.76x = 4,340.16 × 814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.76x = 3,533,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,237.45/2,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.98

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