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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.75, 3,423.93 and 895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.75, 3,423.93 and 895.92 is: 1,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.75 : 3,423.93 = 895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.75/3,423.93 = 895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.75x = 3,423.93 × 895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.75x = 3,067,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,567.37/2,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.22

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