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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.38, 5,502.55 and 895.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.38, 5,502.55 and 895.07 is: 1,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.38 : 5,502.55 = 895.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.38/5,502.55 = 895.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.38x = 5,502.55 × 895.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.38x = 4,925,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,167.43/3,668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.60

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