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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.60, 3,809.60 and 895.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.60, 3,809.60 and 895.15 is: 1,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.60 : 3,809.60 = 895.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.60/3,809.60 = 895.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.60x = 3,809.60 × 895.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.60x = 3,410,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,163.44/2,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.32

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