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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.96, 3,803.68 and 892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.96, 3,803.68 and 892.56 is: 1,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.96 : 3,803.68 = 892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.96/3,803.68 = 892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.96x = 3,803.68 × 892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.96x = 3,395,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,012.62/2,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.75

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