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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.44, 4,463.88 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.44, 4,463.88 and 895.44 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.44 : 4,463.88 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.44/4,463.88 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.44x = 4,463.88 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.44x = 3,997,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,136.71/2,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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