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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.03, 4,803.86 and 893.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.03, 4,803.86 and 893.53 is: 1,340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.03 : 4,803.86 = 893.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.03/4,803.86 = 893.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.03x = 4,803.86 × 893.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.03x = 4,292,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,396.24/3,202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.52

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