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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.64, 3,803.45 and 892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.64, 3,803.45 and 892.17 is: 1,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.64 : 3,803.45 = 892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.64/3,803.45 = 892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.64x = 3,803.45 × 892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.64x = 3,393,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,319.53/2,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.25

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