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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.92, 3,937.44 and 894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.92, 3,937.44 and 894.08 is: 1,340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.92 : 3,937.44 = 894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.92/3,937.44 = 894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.92x = 3,937.44 × 894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.92x = 3,520,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,386.36/2,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.63

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