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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.08, 4,803.16 and 893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.08, 4,803.16 and 893.60 is: 1,340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.08 : 4,803.16 = 893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.08/4,803.16 = 893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.08x = 4,803.16 × 893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.08x = 4,292,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,103.78/3,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.41

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