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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.64, 3,804.83 and 893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.64, 3,804.83 and 893.20 is: 1,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.64 : 3,804.83 = 893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.64/3,804.83 = 893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.64x = 3,804.83 × 893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.64x = 3,398,476.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,476.39/2,536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.75

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