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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.56, 3,938.22 and 894.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.56, 3,938.22 and 894.78 is: 1,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.56 : 3,938.22 = 894.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.56/3,938.22 = 894.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.56x = 3,938.22 × 894.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.56x = 3,523,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,840.49/2,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.62

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