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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.04, 3,941.20 and 895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.04, 3,941.20 and 895.76 is: 1,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.04 : 3,941.20 = 895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.04/3,941.20 = 895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.04x = 3,941.20 × 895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.04x = 3,530,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,369.31/2,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.86

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