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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.85, 4,265.13 and 895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.85, 4,265.13 and 895.07 is: 1,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.85 : 4,265.13 = 895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.85/4,265.13 = 895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.85x = 4,265.13 × 895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.85x = 3,817,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,589.91/2,842.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.87

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