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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.38, 4,265.73 and 895.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.38, 4,265.73 and 895.53 is: 1,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.38 : 4,265.73 = 895.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.38/4,265.73 = 895.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.38x = 4,265.73 × 895.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.38x = 3,820,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,089.19/2,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.50

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