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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.10, 2,264.73 and 895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.10, 2,264.73 and 895.05 is: 1,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.10 : 2,264.73 = 895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.10/2,264.73 = 895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.10x = 2,264.73 × 895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.10x = 2,027,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,050.78/1,641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.18

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