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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.41, 3,684.67 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.41, 3,684.67 and 895.26 is: 1,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.41 : 3,684.67 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.41/3,684.67 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.41x = 3,684.67 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.41x = 3,298,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,737.66/2,455.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.46

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