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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.86, 3,096.36 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.86, 3,096.36 and 895.32 is: 1,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.86 : 3,096.36 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.86/3,096.36 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.86x = 3,096.36 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.86x = 2,772,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,233.04/2,065.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.93

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