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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.18, 3,804.26 and 892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.18, 3,804.26 and 892.53 is: 1,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.18 : 3,804.26 = 892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.18/3,804.26 = 892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.18x = 3,804.26 × 892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.18x = 3,395,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,411.72/2,536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.79

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