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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.28, 3,099.12 and 895.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.28, 3,099.12 and 895.22 is: 1,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.28 : 3,099.12 = 895.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.28/3,099.12 = 895.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.28x = 3,099.12 × 895.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.28x = 2,774,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,394.21/2,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.35

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