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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.83, 3,807.56 and 895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.83, 3,807.56 and 895.16 is: 1,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.83 : 3,807.56 = 895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.83/3,807.56 = 895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.83x = 3,807.56 × 895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.83x = 3,408,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,375.41/2,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.50

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