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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.36, 3,803.28 and 892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.36, 3,803.28 and 892.84 is: 1,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.36 : 3,803.28 = 892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.36/3,803.28 = 892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.36x = 3,803.28 × 892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.36x = 3,395,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,720.52/2,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.34

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