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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.34, 4,304.07 and 895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.34, 4,304.07 and 895.10 is: 1,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.34 : 4,304.07 = 895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.34/4,304.07 = 895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.34x = 4,304.07 × 895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.34x = 3,852,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,551.54/2,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.66

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