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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.62, 5,041.25 and 895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.62, 5,041.25 and 895.59 is: 1,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.62 : 5,041.25 = 895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.62/5,041.25 = 895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.62x = 5,041.25 × 895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.62x = 4,514,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,863.40/3,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.46

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