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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.43, 3,423.82 and 895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.43, 3,423.82 and 895.14 is: 1,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.43 : 3,423.82 = 895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.43/3,423.82 = 895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.43x = 3,423.82 × 895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.43x = 3,064,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,776.64/2,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.18

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