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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.77, 4,341.81 and 814.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.77, 4,341.81 and 814.93 is: 1,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.77 : 4,341.81 = 814.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.77/4,341.81 = 814.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.77x = 4,341.81 × 814.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.77x = 3,538,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,271.22/2,894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.30

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