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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.92, 3,938.04 and 894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.92, 3,938.04 and 894.80 is: 1,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.92 : 3,938.04 = 894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.92/3,938.04 = 894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.92x = 3,938.04 × 894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.92x = 3,523,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,758.19/2,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.91

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