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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.67, 5,041.26 and 895.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.67, 5,041.26 and 895.48 is: 1,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.67 : 5,041.26 = 895.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.67/5,041.26 = 895.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.67x = 5,041.26 × 895.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.67x = 4,514,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,347.50/3,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.29

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