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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.34, 4,803.53 and 893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.34, 4,803.53 and 893.84 is: 1,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.34 : 4,803.53 = 893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.34/4,803.53 = 893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.34x = 4,803.53 × 893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.34x = 4,293,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,558.77/3,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.76

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