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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.34, 3,936.51 and 894.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.34, 3,936.51 and 894.18 is: 1,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.34 : 3,936.51 = 894.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.34/3,936.51 = 894.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.34x = 3,936.51 × 894.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.34x = 3,519,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519,948.51/2,624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.27

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