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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.20, 3,808.80 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.20, 3,808.80 and 895.80 is: 1,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.20 : 3,808.80 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.20/3,808.80 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.20x = 3,808.80 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.20x = 3,411,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,923.04/2,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.70

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