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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.04, 3,683.69 and 895.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.04, 3,683.69 and 895.67 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.04 : 3,683.69 = 895.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.04/3,683.69 = 895.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.04x = 3,683.69 × 895.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.04x = 3,299,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,378.71/2,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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