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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.14, 4,464.43 and 895.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.14, 4,464.43 and 895.98 is: 1,344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.14 : 4,464.43 = 895.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.14/4,464.43 = 895.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.14x = 4,464.43 × 895.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.14x = 4,000,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,039.99/2,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.04

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