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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.07, 3,804.04 and 893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.07, 3,804.04 and 893.80 is: 1,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.07 : 3,804.04 = 893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.07/3,804.04 = 893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.07x = 3,804.04 × 893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.07x = 3,400,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,050.95/2,537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.15

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