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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.86, 3,651.93 and 895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.86, 3,651.93 and 895.50 is: 1,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.86 : 3,651.93 = 895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.86/3,651.93 = 895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.86x = 3,651.93 × 895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.86x = 3,270,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,303.32/2,434.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.12

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