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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.39, 5,040.73 and 895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.39, 5,040.73 and 895.46 is: 1,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.39 : 5,040.73 = 895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.39/5,040.73 = 895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.39x = 5,040.73 × 895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.39x = 4,513,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,748.00/3,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.22

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