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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.99, 4,264.49 and 895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.99, 4,264.49 and 895.35 is: 1,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.99 : 4,264.49 = 895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.99/4,264.49 = 895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.99x = 4,264.49 × 895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.99x = 3,818,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,211.12/2,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.03

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