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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.42, 3,975.84 and 895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.42, 3,975.84 and 895.76 is: 1,342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.42 : 3,975.84 = 895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.42/3,975.84 = 895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.42x = 3,975.84 × 895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.42x = 3,561,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,394.10/2,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.70

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