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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.56, 4,116.53 and 895.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.56, 4,116.53 and 895.51 is: 1,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.56 : 4,116.53 = 895.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.56/4,116.53 = 895.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.56x = 4,116.53 × 895.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.56x = 3,686,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,368.72/2,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.16

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