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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.26, 4,420.90 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.26, 4,420.90 and 895.26 is: 1,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.26 : 4,420.90 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.26/4,420.90 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.26x = 4,420.90 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.26x = 3,957,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,854.93/2,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.89

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