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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.87, 4,630.75 and 895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.87, 4,630.75 and 895.31 is: 1,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.87 : 4,630.75 = 895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.87/4,630.75 = 895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.87x = 4,630.75 × 895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.87x = 4,145,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,947.44/3,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.09

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