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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.81, 2,804.58 and 895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.81, 2,804.58 and 895.59 is: 1,344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.81 : 2,804.58 = 895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.81/2,804.58 = 895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.81x = 2,804.58 × 895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.81x = 2,511,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,753.80/1,868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.04

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