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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.76, 5,038.14 and 893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.76, 5,038.14 and 893.84 is: 1,340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.76 : 5,038.14 = 893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.76/5,038.14 = 893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.76x = 5,038.14 × 893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.76x = 4,503,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,291.06/3,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.76

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