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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.68, 3,098.68 and 895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.68, 3,098.68 and 895.72 is: 1,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.68 : 3,098.68 = 895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.68/3,098.68 = 895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.68x = 3,098.68 × 895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.68x = 2,775,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,549.65/2,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.65

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