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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.83, 3,805.11 and 893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.83, 3,805.11 and 893.39 is: 1,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.83 : 3,805.11 = 893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.83/3,805.11 = 893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.83x = 3,805.11 × 893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.83x = 3,399,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,447.22/2,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.04

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