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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.23, 4,340.89 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.23, 4,340.89 and 814.02 is: 1,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.23 : 4,340.89 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.23/4,340.89 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.23x = 4,340.89 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.23x = 3,533,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,571.28/2,894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.90

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