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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.13, 4,118.01 and 895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.13, 4,118.01 and 895.72 is: 1,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.13 : 4,118.01 = 895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.13/4,118.01 = 895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.13x = 4,118.01 × 895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.13x = 3,688,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,583.92/2,745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.68

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