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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.75, 4,343.76 and 843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.75, 4,343.76 and 843.75 is: 1,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.75 : 4,343.76 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.75/4,343.76 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.75x = 4,343.76 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.75x = 3,665,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,047.50/2,895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.66

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