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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.92, 4,341 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.92, 4,341 and 813.96 is: 1,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.92 : 4,341 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.92/4,341 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.92x = 4,341 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.92x = 3,533,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,400.36/2,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.97

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