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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.31, 4,852.85 and 895.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.31, 4,852.85 and 895.45 is: 1,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.31 : 4,852.85 = 895.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.31/4,852.85 = 895.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.31x = 4,852.85 × 895.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.31x = 4,345,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,484.53/3,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.14

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