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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.02, 3,805.26 and 893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.02, 3,805.26 and 893.62 is: 1,340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.02 : 3,805.26 = 893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.02/3,805.26 = 893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.02x = 3,805.26 × 893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.02x = 3,400,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,456.44/2,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.33

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