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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.24, 3,423.54 and 895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.24, 3,423.54 and 895.47 is: 1,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.24 : 3,423.54 = 895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.24/3,423.54 = 895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.24x = 3,423.54 × 895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.24x = 3,065,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,677.36/2,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.28

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