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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.41, 4,630.64 and 895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.41, 4,630.64 and 895.68 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.41 : 4,630.64 = 895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.41/4,630.64 = 895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.41x = 4,630.64 × 895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.41x = 4,147,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,567.16/3,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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