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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.64, 4,264.92 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.64, 4,264.92 and 895.32 is: 1,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.64 : 4,264.92 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.64/4,264.92 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.64x = 4,264.92 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.64x = 3,818,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,468.17/2,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.81

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