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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.57, 3,806.55 and 893.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.57, 3,806.55 and 893.11 is: 1,340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.57 : 3,806.55 = 893.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.57/3,806.55 = 893.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.57x = 3,806.55 × 893.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.57x = 3,399,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,667.87/2,536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.26

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