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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.73, 3,808.21 and 895.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.73, 3,808.21 and 895.29 is: 1,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.73 : 3,808.21 = 895.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.73/3,808.21 = 895.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.73x = 3,808.21 × 895.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.73x = 3,409,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,467.73/2,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.98

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