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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.72, 4,803.44 and 894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.72, 4,803.44 and 894.24 is: 1,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.72 : 4,803.44 = 894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.72/4,803.44 = 894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.72x = 4,803.44 × 894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.72x = 4,295,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,428.19/3,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.18

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