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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.08 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.68, 4,117.08 and 895.80 is: 1,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.68 : 4,117.08 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.68/4,117.08 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.68x = 4,117.08 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.68x = 3,688,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,080.26/2,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.72

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