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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.52, 3,680.69 and 893.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.52, 3,680.69 and 893.61 is: 1,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.52 : 3,680.69 = 893.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.52/3,680.69 = 893.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.52x = 3,680.69 × 893.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.52x = 3,289,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,101.39/2,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.56

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