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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947, 4,421.04 and 895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947, 4,421.04 and 895 is: 1,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947 : 4,421.04 = 895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947/4,421.04 = 895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947x = 4,421.04 × 895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947x = 3,956,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,830.80/2,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.66

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