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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.49, 4,117.30 and 895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.49, 4,117.30 and 895.11 is: 1,342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.49 : 4,117.30 = 895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.49/4,117.30 = 895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.49x = 4,117.30 × 895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.49x = 3,685,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,436.40/2,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.85

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