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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.94, 3,805.65 and 893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.94, 3,805.65 and 893.39 is: 1,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.94 : 3,805.65 = 893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.94/3,805.65 = 893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.94x = 3,805.65 × 893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.94x = 3,399,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,910.63/2,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.16

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