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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.86, 3,810.09 and 896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.86, 3,810.09 and 896.07 is: 1,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.86 : 3,810.09 = 896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.86/3,810.09 = 896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.86x = 3,810.09 × 896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.86x = 3,414,107.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,107.35/2,539.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.21

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