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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.49, 4,116.84 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.49, 4,116.84 and 895.42 is: 1,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.49 : 4,116.84 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.49/4,116.84 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.49x = 4,116.84 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.49x = 3,686,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,300.87/2,745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.68

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