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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.68, 4,629.30 and 894.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.68, 4,629.30 and 894.82 is: 1,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.68 : 4,629.30 = 894.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.68/4,629.30 = 894.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.68x = 4,629.30 × 894.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.68x = 4,142,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,390.23/3,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.02

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