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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.23, 2,311.23 and 892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.23, 2,311.23 and 892.42 is: 1,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.23 : 2,311.23 = 892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.23/2,311.23 = 892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.23x = 2,311.23 × 892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.23x = 2,062,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,587.88/1,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.27

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