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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.75, 4,418.64 and 893.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.75, 4,418.64 and 893.75 is: 1,340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.75 : 4,418.64 = 893.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.75/4,418.64 = 893.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.75x = 4,418.64 × 893.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.75x = 3,949,159.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,159.50/2,945.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.63

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