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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.67, 3,939.09 and 894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.67, 3,939.09 and 894.25 is: 1,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.67 : 3,939.09 = 894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.67/3,939.09 = 894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.67x = 3,939.09 × 894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.67x = 3,522,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,531.23/2,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.57

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