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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.42, 4,265.07 and 895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.42, 4,265.07 and 895.61 is: 1,343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.42 : 4,265.07 = 895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.42/4,265.07 = 895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.42x = 4,265.07 × 895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.42x = 3,819,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,818.02/2,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.39

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