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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.56, 2,441.36 and 895.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.56, 2,441.36 and 895.13 is: 1,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.56 : 2,441.36 = 895.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.56/2,441.36 = 895.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.56x = 2,441.36 × 895.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.56x = 2,185,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,334.58/1,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.53

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