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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.40, 4,264.90 and 895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.40, 4,264.90 and 895.52 is: 1,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.40 : 4,264.90 = 895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.40/4,264.90 = 895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.40x = 4,264.90 × 895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.40x = 3,819,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,303.25/2,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.22

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