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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.21, 4,116.87 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.21, 4,116.87 and 895.32 is: 1,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.21 : 4,116.87 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.21/4,116.87 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.21x = 4,116.87 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.21x = 3,685,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,916.05/2,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.16

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