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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.70, 4,629.51 and 895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.70, 4,629.51 and 895.20 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.70 : 4,629.51 = 895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.70/4,629.51 = 895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.70x = 4,629.51 × 895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.70x = 4,144,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,337.35/3,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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