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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.53, 3,804.80 and 892.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.53, 3,804.80 and 892.69 is: 1,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.53 : 3,804.80 = 892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.53/3,804.80 = 892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.53x = 3,804.80 × 892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.53x = 3,396,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,506.91/2,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.04

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