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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.75, 4,805.94 and 895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.75, 4,805.94 and 895.25 is: 1,342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.75 : 4,805.94 = 895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.75/4,805.94 = 895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.75x = 4,805.94 × 895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.75x = 4,302,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,517.79/3,203.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.96

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