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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.16, 3,074.46 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.16, 3,074.46 and 895 is: 1,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.16 : 3,074.46 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.16/3,074.46 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.16x = 3,074.46 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.16x = 2,751,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,641.70/2,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.81

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