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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.41, 5,235.63 and 893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.41, 5,235.63 and 893.34 is: 1,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.41 : 5,235.63 = 893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.41/5,235.63 = 893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.41x = 5,235.63 × 893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.41x = 4,677,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,197.70/3,490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.01

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