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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.12, 3,804.68 and 893.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.12, 3,804.68 and 893.82 is: 1,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.12 : 3,804.68 = 893.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.12/3,804.68 = 893.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.12x = 3,804.68 × 893.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.12x = 3,400,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,699.08/2,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.91

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