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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.98, 4,631.15 and 895.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.98, 4,631.15 and 895.55 is: 1,343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.98 : 4,631.15 = 895.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.98/4,631.15 = 895.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.98x = 4,631.15 × 895.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.98x = 4,147,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,405.47/3,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.52

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