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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.84, 3,685.33 and 895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.84, 3,685.33 and 895.70 is: 1,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.84 : 3,685.33 = 895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.84/3,685.33 = 895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.84x = 3,685.33 × 895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.84x = 3,300,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,950.08/2,455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.12

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