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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.49, 3,809.34 and 896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.49, 3,809.34 and 896.05 is: 1,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.49 : 3,809.34 = 896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.49/3,809.34 = 896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.49x = 3,809.34 × 896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.49x = 3,413,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,349.58/2,539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.11

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