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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.22, 2,801.39 and 895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.22, 2,801.39 and 895.34 is: 1,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.22 : 2,801.39 = 895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.22/2,801.39 = 895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.22x = 2,801.39 × 895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.22x = 2,508,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,196.52/1,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.12

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