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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.53, 3,805.51 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.53, 3,805.51 and 894.78 is: 1,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.53 : 3,805.51 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.53/3,805.51 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.53x = 3,805.51 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.53x = 3,405,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,094.24/2,538.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.36

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