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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.81, 4,852.83 and 895.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.81, 4,852.83 and 895.26 is: 1,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.81 : 4,852.83 = 895.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.81/4,852.83 = 895.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.81x = 4,852.83 × 895.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.81x = 4,344,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,544.59/3,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.65

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