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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.09, 3,807.59 and 895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.09, 3,807.59 and 895.59 is: 1,343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.09 : 3,807.59 = 895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.09/3,807.59 = 895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.09x = 3,807.59 × 895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.09x = 3,410,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,035.05/2,538.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.54

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