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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.28, 4,461.39 and 894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.28, 4,461.39 and 894.27 is: 1,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.28 : 4,461.39 = 894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.28/4,461.39 = 894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.28x = 4,461.39 × 894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.28x = 3,989,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,687.24/2,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.40

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