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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.26, 4,631.34 and 895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.26, 4,631.34 and 895.71 is: 1,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.26 : 4,631.34 = 895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.26/4,631.34 = 895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.26x = 4,631.34 × 895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.26x = 4,148,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,337.55/3,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.70

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