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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.63, 3,940.55 and 895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.63, 3,940.55 and 895.25 is: 1,343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.63 : 3,940.55 = 895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.63/3,940.55 = 895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.63x = 3,940.55 × 895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.63x = 3,527,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,777.39/2,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.08

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