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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.94, 3,683.22 and 895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.94, 3,683.22 and 895.45 is: 1,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.94 : 3,683.22 = 895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.94/3,683.22 = 895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.94x = 3,683.22 × 895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.94x = 3,298,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,120.93/2,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.01

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