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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.04, 3,807.08 and 894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.04, 3,807.08 and 894.21 is: 1,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.04 : 3,807.08 = 894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.04/3,807.08 = 894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.04x = 3,807.08 × 894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.04x = 3,404,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,329.01/2,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.32

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