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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.97, 4,631.07 and 895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.97, 4,631.07 and 895.73 is: 1,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.97 : 4,631.07 = 895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.97/4,631.07 = 895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.97x = 4,631.07 × 895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.97x = 4,148,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,165.18/3,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.77

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