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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.11, 3,804.77 and 892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.11, 3,804.77 and 892.82 is: 1,339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.11 : 3,804.77 = 892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.11/3,804.77 = 892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.11x = 3,804.77 × 892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.11x = 3,396,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,986.50/2,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.45

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