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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.61, 3,650.00 and 893.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.61, 3,650.00 and 893.25 is: 1,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.61 : 3,650.00 = 893.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.61/3,650.00 = 893.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.61x = 3,650.00 × 893.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.61x = 3,260,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,358.03/2,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.27

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