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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.80, 3,802.74 and 892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.80, 3,802.74 and 892.04 is: 1,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.80 : 3,802.74 = 892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.80/3,802.74 = 892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.80x = 3,802.74 × 892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.80x = 3,392,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,196.19/2,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.72

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