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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.74, 4,265.70 and 895.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.74, 4,265.70 and 895.96 is: 1,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.74 : 4,265.70 = 895.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.74/4,265.70 = 895.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.74x = 4,265.70 × 895.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.74x = 3,821,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,896.57/2,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.97

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