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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.56, 3,938.70 and 893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.56, 3,938.70 and 893.72 is: 1,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.56 : 3,938.70 = 893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.56/3,938.70 = 893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.56x = 3,938.70 × 893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.56x = 3,520,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,094.96/2,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.70

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