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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283, 3,424.20 and 895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283, 3,424.20 and 895.36 is: 1,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283 : 3,424.20 = 895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283/3,424.20 = 895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283x = 3,424.20 × 895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283x = 3,065,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,891.71/2,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.92

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