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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.06, 3,807.69 and 894.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.06, 3,807.69 and 894.69 is: 1,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.06 : 3,807.69 = 894.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.06/3,807.69 = 894.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.06x = 3,807.69 × 894.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.06x = 3,406,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,702.17/2,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.25

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