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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.72, 4,804.94 and 895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.72, 4,804.94 and 895.24 is: 1,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.72 : 4,804.94 = 895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.72/4,804.94 = 895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.72x = 4,804.94 × 895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.72x = 4,301,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,574.49/3,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.68

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