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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.78, 3,937.86 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.78, 3,937.86 and 894 is: 1,340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.78 : 3,937.86 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.78/3,937.86 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.78x = 3,937.86 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.78x = 3,520,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,446.84/2,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.72

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