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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.84, 3,939.36 and 895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.84, 3,939.36 and 895.28 is: 1,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.84 : 3,939.36 = 895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.84/3,939.36 = 895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.84x = 3,939.36 × 895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.84x = 3,526,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,830.22/2,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.10

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