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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.20, 3,842.84 and 896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.20, 3,842.84 and 896.57 is: 1,344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.20 : 3,842.84 = 896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.20/3,842.84 = 896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.20x = 3,842.84 × 896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.20x = 3,445,370.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,370.58/2,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.69

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