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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.66, 4,342.63 and 920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.66, 4,342.63 and 920.89 is: 1,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.66 : 4,342.63 = 920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.66/4,342.63 = 920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.66x = 4,342.63 × 920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.66x = 3,999,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999,082.24/2,894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.54

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