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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.44, 4,265.16 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.44, 4,265.16 and 895.26 is: 1,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.44 : 4,265.16 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.44/4,265.16 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.44x = 4,265.16 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.44x = 3,818,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,427.14/2,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.89

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