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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.13, 3,809.37 and 896.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.13, 3,809.37 and 896.84 is: 1,345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.13 : 3,809.37 = 896.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.13/3,809.37 = 896.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.13x = 3,809.37 × 896.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.13x = 3,416,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,376.34/2,539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.49

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