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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.92, 4,303.80 and 895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.92, 4,303.80 and 895.32 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.92 : 4,303.80 = 895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.92/4,303.80 = 895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.92x = 4,303.80 × 895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.92x = 3,853,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,278.22/2,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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