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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.73, 3,809.71 and 896.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.73, 3,809.71 and 896.29 is: 1,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.73 : 3,809.71 = 896.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.73/3,809.71 = 896.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.73x = 3,809.71 × 896.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.73x = 3,414,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,604.98/2,539.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.48

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