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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.35, 4,460.05 and 893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.35, 4,460.05 and 893.37 is: 1,340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.35 : 4,460.05 = 893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.35/4,460.05 = 893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.35x = 4,460.05 × 893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.35x = 3,984,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,492.71/2,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.07

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