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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.11, 3,803.94 and 893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.11, 3,803.94 and 893.44 is: 1,339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.11 : 3,803.94 = 893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.11/3,803.94 = 893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.11x = 3,803.94 × 893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.11x = 3,398,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,582.64/2,537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.55

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