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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.54, 4,627.49 and 893.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.54, 4,627.49 and 893.36 is: 1,340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.54 : 4,627.49 = 893.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.54/4,627.49 = 893.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.54x = 4,627.49 × 893.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.54x = 4,134,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,014.47/3,084.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.24

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