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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.63, 4,117.37 and 895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.63, 4,117.37 and 895.31 is: 1,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.63 : 4,117.37 = 895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.63/4,117.37 = 895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.63x = 4,117.37 × 895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.63x = 3,686,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,318.06/2,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.10

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