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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.60, 4,117.14 and 895.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.60, 4,117.14 and 895.23 is: 1,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.60 : 4,117.14 = 895.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.60/4,117.14 = 895.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.60x = 4,117.14 × 895.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.60x = 3,685,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,787.24/2,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.92

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