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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.79, 4,462.09 and 894.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.79, 4,462.09 and 894.71 is: 1,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.79 : 4,462.09 = 894.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.79/4,462.09 = 894.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.79x = 4,462.09 × 894.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.79x = 3,992,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,285.46/2,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.04

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