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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.64, 4,802.70 and 893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.64, 4,802.70 and 893.14 is: 1,339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.64 : 4,802.70 = 893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.64/4,802.70 = 893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.64x = 4,802.70 × 893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.64x = 4,289,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,483.48/3,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.78

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