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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.80, 3,809.88 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.80, 3,809.88 and 896.16 is: 1,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.80 : 3,809.88 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.80/3,809.88 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.80x = 3,809.88 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.80x = 3,414,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,262.06/2,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.30

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