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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.94, 4,115.96 and 895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.94, 4,115.96 and 895.05 is: 1,342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.94 : 4,115.96 = 895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.94/4,115.96 = 895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.94x = 4,115.96 × 895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.94x = 3,683,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,990.00/2,743.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.59

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