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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.71, 3,803.89 and 892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.71, 3,803.89 and 892.64 is: 1,339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.71 : 3,803.89 = 892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.71/3,803.89 = 892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.71x = 3,803.89 × 892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.71x = 3,395,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,480.89/2,534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.59

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