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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.99, 3,807 and 894.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.99, 3,807 and 894.92 is: 1,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.99 : 3,807 = 894.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.99/3,807 = 894.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.99x = 3,807 × 894.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.99x = 3,406,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,941.41/2,536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.91

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