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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.84, 4,804.26 and 894.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.84, 4,804.26 and 894.34 is: 1,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.84 : 4,804.26 = 894.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.84/4,804.26 = 894.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.84x = 4,804.26 × 894.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.84x = 4,296,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,641.89/3,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.51

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