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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.92, 3,805.74 and 894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.92, 3,805.74 and 894.06 is: 1,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.92 : 3,805.74 = 894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.92/3,805.74 = 894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.92x = 3,805.74 × 894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.92x = 3,402,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,559.90/2,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.22

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