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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.36, 2,316.72 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.36, 2,316.72 and 895.32 is: 1,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.36 : 2,316.72 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.36/2,316.72 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.36x = 2,316.72 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.36x = 2,074,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,205.75/1,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.22

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