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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.61, 4,629.38 and 895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.61, 4,629.38 and 895.65 is: 1,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.61 : 4,629.38 = 895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.61/4,629.38 = 895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.61x = 4,629.38 × 895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.61x = 4,146,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,299.72/3,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.32

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