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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.28, 3,806.32 and 894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.28, 3,806.32 and 894.04 is: 1,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.28 : 3,806.32 = 894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.28/3,806.32 = 894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.28x = 3,806.32 × 894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.28x = 3,403,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,002.33/2,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.20

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