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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.04, 4,264.20 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.04, 4,264.20 and 895.44 is: 1,343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.04 : 4,264.20 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.04/4,264.20 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.04x = 4,264.20 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.04x = 3,818,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,335.25/2,843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.05

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