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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.42, 4,803.54 and 893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.42, 4,803.54 and 893.92 is: 1,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.42 : 4,803.54 = 893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.42/4,803.54 = 893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.42x = 4,803.54 × 893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.42x = 4,293,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,980.48/3,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.85

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