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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.72, 3,808.51 and 895.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.72, 3,808.51 and 895.87 is: 1,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.72 : 3,808.51 = 895.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.72/3,808.51 = 895.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.72x = 3,808.51 × 895.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.72x = 3,411,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,929.85/2,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.43

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