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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.27, 4,461.41 and 894.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.27, 4,461.41 and 894.49 is: 1,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.27 : 4,461.41 = 894.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.27/4,461.41 = 894.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.27x = 4,461.41 × 894.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.27x = 3,990,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,702.81/2,974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.74

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