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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.75, 3,938.63 and 894.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.75, 3,938.63 and 894.38 is: 1,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.75 : 3,938.63 = 894.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.75/3,938.63 = 894.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.75x = 3,938.63 × 894.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.75x = 3,522,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,607.73/2,625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.56

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