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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.86, 3,804.12 and 892.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.86, 3,804.12 and 892.10 is: 1,338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.86 : 3,804.12 = 892.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.86/3,804.12 = 892.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.86x = 3,804.12 × 892.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.86x = 3,393,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,636.43/2,535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.26

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