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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.52, 4,264.50 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.52, 4,264.50 and 895.68 is: 1,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.52 : 4,264.50 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.52/4,264.50 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.52x = 4,264.50 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.52x = 3,819,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,627.36/2,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.27

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