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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.41, 3,681.90 and 895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.41, 3,681.90 and 895.35 is: 1,342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.41 : 3,681.90 = 895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.41/3,681.90 = 895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.41x = 3,681.90 × 895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.41x = 3,296,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,589.17/2,455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.58

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