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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.68, 4,115.16 and 895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.68, 4,115.16 and 895.62 is: 1,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.68 : 4,115.16 = 895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.68/4,115.16 = 895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.68x = 4,115.16 × 895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.68x = 3,685,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,619.60/2,743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.31

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