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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.26, 4,805.68 and 894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.26, 4,805.68 and 894.76 is: 1,342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.26 : 4,805.68 = 894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.26/4,805.68 = 894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.26x = 4,805.68 × 894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.26x = 4,299,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,930.24/3,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.36

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