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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.27, 3,216.71 and 895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.27, 3,216.71 and 895.25 is: 1,343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.27 : 3,216.71 = 895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.27/3,216.71 = 895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.27x = 3,216.71 × 895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.27x = 2,879,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,769.91/2,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.01

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