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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.76, 4,463.66 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.76, 4,463.66 and 895.80 is: 1,343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.76 : 4,463.66 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.76/4,463.66 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.76x = 4,463.66 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.76x = 3,998,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,546.63/2,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.71

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