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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.88, 3,425.20 and 895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.88, 3,425.20 and 895.97 is: 1,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.88 : 3,425.20 = 895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.88/3,425.20 = 895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.88x = 3,425.20 × 895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.88x = 3,068,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,857.08/2,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.29

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