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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.02, 4,505.60 and 895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.02, 4,505.60 and 895.60 is: 1,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.02 : 4,505.60 = 895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.02/4,505.60 = 895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.02x = 4,505.60 × 895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.02x = 4,035,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,215.36/3,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.27

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