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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.75, 4,420.49 and 894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.75, 4,420.49 and 894.75 is: 1,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.75 : 4,420.49 = 894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.75/4,420.49 = 894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.75x = 4,420.49 × 894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.75x = 3,955,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,233.43/2,946.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.24

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