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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.44, 3,804.48 and 893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.44, 3,804.48 and 893.12 is: 1,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.44 : 3,804.48 = 893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.44/3,804.48 = 893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.44x = 3,804.48 × 893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.44x = 3,397,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,857.18/2,536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.62

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