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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.55, 4,629.96 and 895.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.55, 4,629.96 and 895.37 is: 1,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.55 : 4,629.96 = 895.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.55/4,629.96 = 895.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.55x = 4,629.96 × 895.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.55x = 4,145,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,504.14/3,086.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.09

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