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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.65, 5,039.46 and 894.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.65, 5,039.46 and 894.47 is: 1,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.65 : 5,039.46 = 894.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.65/5,039.46 = 894.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.65x = 5,039.46 × 894.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.65x = 4,507,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,620.59/3,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.70

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