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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.49, 4,626.72 and 893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.49, 4,626.72 and 893.63 is: 1,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.49 : 4,626.72 = 893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.49/4,626.72 = 893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.49x = 4,626.72 × 893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.49x = 4,134,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,587.36/3,085.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.01

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