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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.15, 3,805.31 and 893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.15, 3,805.31 and 893.31 is: 1,339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.15 : 3,805.31 = 893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.15/3,805.31 = 893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.15x = 3,805.31 × 893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.15x = 3,399,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,321.48/2,537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.82

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