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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.21, 3,806.14 and 894.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.21, 3,806.14 and 894.14 is: 1,341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.21 : 3,806.14 = 894.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.21/3,806.14 = 894.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.21x = 3,806.14 × 894.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.21x = 3,403,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,222.02/2,536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.85

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