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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.53, 3,810.80 and 896.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.53, 3,810.80 and 896.69 is: 1,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.53 : 3,810.80 = 896.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.53/3,810.80 = 896.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.53x = 3,810.80 × 896.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.53x = 3,417,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,106.25/2,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.04

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