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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.60, 3,803.37 and 892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.60, 3,803.37 and 892.14 is: 1,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.60 : 3,803.37 = 892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.60/3,803.37 = 892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.60x = 3,803.37 × 892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.60x = 3,393,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,138.51/2,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.20

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