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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.54, 4,304.99 and 895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.54, 4,304.99 and 895.07 is: 1,342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.54 : 4,304.99 = 895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.54/4,304.99 = 895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.54x = 4,304.99 × 895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.54x = 3,853,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,267.40/2,869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.82

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