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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.42, 2,435.46 and 895.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.42, 2,435.46 and 895.19 is: 1,340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.42 : 2,435.46 = 895.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.42/2,435.46 = 895.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.42x = 2,435.46 × 895.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.42x = 2,180,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,187.26/1,626.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.48

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