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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.44, 4,803.66 and 893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.44, 4,803.66 and 893.88 is: 1,340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.44 : 4,803.66 = 893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.44/4,803.66 = 893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.44x = 4,803.66 × 893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.44x = 4,293,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,895.60/3,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.82

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