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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.14, 3,975.94 and 895.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.14, 3,975.94 and 895.94 is: 1,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.14 : 3,975.94 = 895.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.14/3,975.94 = 895.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.14x = 3,975.94 × 895.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.14x = 3,562,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,203.68/2,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.65

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