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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.36, 4,629.53 and 895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.36, 4,629.53 and 895.09 is: 1,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.36 : 4,629.53 = 895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.36/4,629.53 = 895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.36x = 4,629.53 × 895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.36x = 4,143,846.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,846.01/3,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.63

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