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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.67, 4,341.96 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.67, 4,341.96 and 814.86 is: 1,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.67 : 4,341.96 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.67/4,341.96 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.67x = 4,341.96 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.67x = 3,538,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,089.53/2,894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.28

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