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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.03, 5,040.58 and 895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.03, 5,040.58 and 895.05 is: 1,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.03 : 5,040.58 = 895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.03/5,040.58 = 895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.03x = 5,040.58 × 895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.03x = 4,511,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,570.57/3,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.72

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