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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.26, 3,936.48 and 893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.26, 3,936.48 and 893.02 is: 1,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.26 : 3,936.48 = 893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.26/3,936.48 = 893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.26x = 3,936.48 × 893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.26x = 3,515,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,355.37/2,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.56

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