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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.17, 3,975.70 and 895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.17, 3,975.70 and 895.34 is: 1,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.17 : 3,975.70 = 895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.17/3,975.70 = 895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.17x = 3,975.70 × 895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.17x = 3,559,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,610.94/2,650.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.16

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