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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.56, 3,562.33 and 895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.56, 3,562.33 and 895.14 is: 1,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.56 : 3,562.33 = 895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.56/3,562.33 = 895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.56x = 3,562.33 × 895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.56x = 3,188,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,786.05/2,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.77

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