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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.83, 3,809.06 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.83, 3,809.06 and 896.16 is: 1,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.83 : 3,809.06 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.83/3,809.06 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.83x = 3,809.06 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.83x = 3,413,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,527.21/2,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.00

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