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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.31, 3,680.78 and 895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.31, 3,680.78 and 895.02 is: 1,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.31 : 3,680.78 = 895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.31/3,680.78 = 895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.31x = 3,680.78 × 895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.31x = 3,294,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,348.84/2,455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.73

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