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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.68, 4,804.02 and 894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.68, 4,804.02 and 894.12 is: 1,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.68 : 4,804.02 = 894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.68/4,804.02 = 894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.68x = 4,804.02 × 894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.68x = 4,295,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,370.36/3,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.18

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