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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.35, 3,810.54 and 897.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.35, 3,810.54 and 897.05 is: 1,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.35 : 3,810.54 = 897.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.35/3,810.54 = 897.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.35x = 3,810.54 × 897.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.35x = 3,418,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,225.85/2,539.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.10

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