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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.47, 4,629.03 and 894.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.47, 4,629.03 and 894.36 is: 1,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.47 : 4,629.03 = 894.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.47/4,629.03 = 894.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.47x = 4,629.03 × 894.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.47x = 4,140,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,019.27/3,085.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.78

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