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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.24, 2,264.95 and 895.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.24, 2,264.95 and 895.21 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.24 : 2,264.95 = 895.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.24/2,264.95 = 895.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.24x = 2,264.95 × 895.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.24x = 2,027,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,601.68/1,641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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