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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.87, 5,041.47 and 895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.87, 5,041.47 and 895.71 is: 1,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.87 : 5,041.47 = 895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.87/5,041.47 = 895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.87x = 5,041.47 × 895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.87x = 4,515,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,681.44/3,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.61

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