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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.84, 4,802.76 and 893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.84, 4,802.76 and 893.34 is: 1,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.84 : 4,802.76 = 893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.84/4,802.76 = 893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.84x = 4,802.76 × 893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.84x = 4,290,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,497.62/3,201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.01

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