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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.72, 3,804.03 and 893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.72, 3,804.03 and 893.22 is: 1,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.72 : 3,804.03 = 893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.72/3,804.03 = 893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.72x = 3,804.03 × 893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.72x = 3,397,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,835.68/2,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.99

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