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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.86, 4,117.56 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.86, 4,117.56 and 895.48 is: 1,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.86 : 4,117.56 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.86/4,117.56 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.86x = 4,117.56 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.86x = 3,687,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,192.63/2,744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.31

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