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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.32, 4,263.63 and 895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.32, 4,263.63 and 895.63 is: 1,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.32 : 4,263.63 = 895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.32/4,263.63 = 895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.32x = 4,263.63 × 895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.32x = 3,818,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,634.94/2,843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.02

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