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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.76, 4,116.12 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.76, 4,116.12 and 895.44 is: 1,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.76 : 4,116.12 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.76/4,116.12 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.76x = 4,116.12 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.76x = 3,685,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,738.49/2,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.83

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