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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.75, 4,804.13 and 894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.75, 4,804.13 and 894.25 is: 1,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.75 : 4,804.13 = 894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.75/4,804.13 = 894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.75x = 4,804.13 × 894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.75x = 4,296,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,088.78/3,202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.38

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