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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.03, 4,629.76 and 894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.03, 4,629.76 and 894.68 is: 1,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.03 : 4,629.76 = 894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.03/4,629.76 = 894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.03x = 4,629.76 × 894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.03x = 4,142,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,145.65/3,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.22

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