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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.22, 4,630.14 and 895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.22, 4,630.14 and 895.11 is: 1,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.22 : 4,630.14 = 895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.22/4,630.14 = 895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.22x = 4,630.14 × 895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.22x = 4,144,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,484.62/3,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.90

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