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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.99, 3,807.65 and 894.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.99, 3,807.65 and 894.29 is: 1,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.99 : 3,807.65 = 894.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.99/3,807.65 = 894.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.99x = 3,807.65 × 894.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.99x = 3,405,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,143.32/2,537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.67

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