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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.65, 5,041.23 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.65, 5,041.23 and 895.42 is: 1,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.65 : 5,041.23 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.65/5,041.23 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.65x = 5,041.23 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.65x = 4,514,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,018.17/3,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.20

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