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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.94, 4,117.83 and 895.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.94, 4,117.83 and 895.89 is: 1,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.94 : 4,117.83 = 895.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.94/4,117.83 = 895.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.94x = 4,117.83 × 895.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.94x = 3,689,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,122.72/2,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.97

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