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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 4,115.75 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 4,115.75 and 895.20 is: 1,342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 4,115.75 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/4,115.75 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 4,115.75 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 3,684,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,414.92/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.46

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