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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.92, 4,804.57 and 894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.92, 4,804.57 and 894.42 is: 1,341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.92 : 4,804.57 = 894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.92/4,804.57 = 894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.92x = 4,804.57 × 894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.92x = 4,297,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,303.50/3,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.68

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