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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.44, 3,684.72 and 895.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.44, 3,684.72 and 895.30 is: 1,343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.44 : 3,684.72 = 895.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.44/3,684.72 = 895.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.44x = 3,684.72 × 895.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.44x = 3,298,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,929.82/2,455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.52

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