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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.88, 4,630.36 and 895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.88, 4,630.36 and 895.62 is: 1,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.88 : 4,630.36 = 895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.88/4,630.36 = 895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.88x = 4,630.36 × 895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.88x = 4,147,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,043.02/3,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.44

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