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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.63, 4,342.68 and 842.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.63, 4,342.68 and 842.63 is: 1,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.63 : 4,342.68 = 842.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.63/4,342.68 = 842.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.63x = 4,342.68 × 842.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.63x = 3,659,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,250.74/2,894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.15

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