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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.50, 4,803.93 and 894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.50, 4,803.93 and 894.18 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.50 : 4,803.93 = 894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.50/4,803.93 = 894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.50x = 4,803.93 × 894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.50x = 4,295,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,578.13/3,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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