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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.57, 5,041.26 and 895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.57, 5,041.26 and 895.44 is: 1,343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.57 : 5,041.26 = 895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.57/5,041.26 = 895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.57x = 5,041.26 × 895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.57x = 4,514,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,145.85/3,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.27

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