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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.76, 3,810.96 and 896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.76, 3,810.96 and 896.76 is: 1,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.76 : 3,810.96 = 896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.76/3,810.96 = 896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.76x = 3,810.96 × 896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.76x = 3,417,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,516.49/2,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.08

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