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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.77, 5,041.05 and 895.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.77, 5,041.05 and 895.61 is: 1,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.77 : 5,041.05 = 895.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.77/5,041.05 = 895.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.77x = 5,041.05 × 895.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.77x = 4,514,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,789.59/3,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.38

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