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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.62, 3,976.56 and 895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.62, 3,976.56 and 895.59 is: 1,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.62 : 3,976.56 = 895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.62/3,976.56 = 895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.62x = 3,976.56 × 895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.62x = 3,561,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,367.37/2,650.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.60

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