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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.39, 3,804.46 and 892.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.39, 3,804.46 and 892.95 is: 1,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.39 : 3,804.46 = 892.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.39/3,804.46 = 892.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.39x = 3,804.46 × 892.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.39x = 3,397,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,190.32/2,536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.38

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