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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.86, 4,341.06 and 813.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.86, 4,341.06 and 813.78 is: 1,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.86 : 4,341.06 = 813.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.86/4,341.06 = 813.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.86x = 4,341.06 × 813.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.86x = 3,532,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,667.81/2,893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.75

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