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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.54, 3,684.29 and 895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.54, 3,684.29 and 895.66 is: 1,343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.54 : 3,684.29 = 895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.54/3,684.29 = 895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.54x = 3,684.29 × 895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.54x = 3,299,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,871.18/2,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.85

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