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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.48, 4,630.68 and 895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.48, 4,630.68 and 895.52 is: 1,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.48 : 4,630.68 = 895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.48/4,630.68 = 895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.48x = 4,630.68 × 895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.48x = 4,146,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,866.55/3,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.56

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