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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.64, 4,463.46 and 895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.64, 4,463.46 and 895.66 is: 1,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.64 : 4,463.46 = 895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.64/4,463.46 = 895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.64x = 4,463.46 × 895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.64x = 3,997,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,742.58/2,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.49

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