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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.36, 3,807.50 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.36, 3,807.50 and 895.04 is: 1,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.36 : 3,807.50 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.36/3,807.50 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.36x = 3,807.50 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.36x = 3,407,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,864.80/2,538.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.55

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