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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.54, 3,941.94 and 896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.54, 3,941.94 and 896.12 is: 1,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.54 : 3,941.94 = 896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.54/3,941.94 = 896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.54x = 3,941.94 × 896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.54x = 3,532,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,451.27/2,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.39

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