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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.42, 4,263.64 and 895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.42, 4,263.64 and 895.10 is: 1,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.42 : 4,263.64 = 895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.42/4,263.64 = 895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.42x = 4,263.64 × 895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.42x = 3,816,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,360.61/2,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.18

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