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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.08, 5,041.74 and 895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.08, 5,041.74 and 895.91 is: 1,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.08 : 5,041.74 = 895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.08/5,041.74 = 895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.08x = 5,041.74 × 895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.08x = 4,516,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,932.68/3,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.89

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