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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.16, 3,939.71 and 894.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.16, 3,939.71 and 894.38 is: 1,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.16 : 3,939.71 = 894.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.16/3,939.71 = 894.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.16x = 3,939.71 × 894.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.16x = 3,523,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,573.66/2,626.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.72

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