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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.84, 3,937.26 and 894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.84, 3,937.26 and 894.68 is: 1,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.84 : 3,937.26 = 894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.84/3,937.26 = 894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.84x = 3,937.26 × 894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.84x = 3,522,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,587.78/2,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.02

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