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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.94, 3,806.90 and 894.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.94, 3,806.90 and 894.11 is: 1,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.94 : 3,806.90 = 894.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.94/3,806.90 = 894.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.94x = 3,806.90 × 894.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.94x = 3,403,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,787.36/2,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.16

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