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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.82, 3,811.14 and 896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.82, 3,811.14 and 896.94 is: 1,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.82 : 3,811.14 = 896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.82/3,811.14 = 896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.82x = 3,811.14 × 896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.82x = 3,418,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,363.91/2,540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.38

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