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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.38, 3,804.18 and 893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.38, 3,804.18 and 893.12 is: 1,340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.38 : 3,804.18 = 893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.38/3,804.18 = 893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.38x = 3,804.18 × 893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.38x = 3,397,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,589.24/2,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.07

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