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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.17, 3,652.88 and 895.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.17, 3,652.88 and 895.17 is: 1,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.17 : 3,652.88 = 895.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.17/3,652.88 = 895.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.17x = 3,652.88 × 895.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.17x = 3,269,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,961.17/2,434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.36

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