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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.03, 3,841.16 and 895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.03, 3,841.16 and 895.73 is: 1,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.03 : 3,841.16 = 895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.03/3,841.16 = 895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.03x = 3,841.16 × 895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.03x = 3,440,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,618.56/2,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.93

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