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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.98, 3,806.74 and 894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.98, 3,806.74 and 894.44 is: 1,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.98 : 3,806.74 = 894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.98/3,806.74 = 894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.98x = 3,806.74 × 894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.98x = 3,404,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,900.53/2,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.58

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