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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.68, 5,502.96 and 895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.68, 5,502.96 and 895.34 is: 1,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.68 : 5,502.96 = 895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.68/5,502.96 = 895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.68x = 5,502.96 × 895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.68x = 4,927,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,020.21/3,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.00

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