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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.53, 3,318.96 and 895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.53, 3,318.96 and 895.66 is: 1,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.53 : 3,318.96 = 895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.53/3,318.96 = 895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.53x = 3,318.96 × 895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.53x = 2,972,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,653.52/2,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.56

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