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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.06, 4,628.96 and 894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.06, 4,628.96 and 894.88 is: 1,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.06 : 4,628.96 = 894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.06/4,628.96 = 894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.06x = 4,628.96 × 894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.06x = 4,142,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,363.72/3,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.28

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