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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.43, 2,823.67 and 895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.43, 2,823.67 and 895.34 is: 1,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.43 : 2,823.67 = 895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.43/2,823.67 = 895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.43x = 2,823.67 × 895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.43x = 2,528,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,152.88/1,882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.03

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