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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.78, 4,462.81 and 894.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.78, 4,462.81 and 894.61 is: 1,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.78 : 4,462.81 = 894.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.78/4,462.81 = 894.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.78x = 4,462.81 × 894.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.78x = 3,992,474.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,474.45/2,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.11

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