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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.11, 3,804.15 and 892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.11, 3,804.15 and 892.67 is: 1,339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.11 : 3,804.15 = 892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.11/3,804.15 = 892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.11x = 3,804.15 × 892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.11x = 3,395,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,851.28/2,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.00

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