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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.08, 4,118.03 and 895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.08, 4,118.03 and 895.74 is: 1,343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.08 : 4,118.03 = 895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.08/4,118.03 = 895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.08x = 4,118.03 × 895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.08x = 3,688,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,679.71/2,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.74

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