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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.13, 4,342.69 and 843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.13, 4,342.69 and 843.13 is: 1,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.13 : 4,342.69 = 843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.13/4,342.69 = 843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.13x = 4,342.69 × 843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.13x = 3,661,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,452.22/2,895.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.69

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