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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.92, 2,261.77 and 892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.92, 2,261.77 and 892.85 is: 1,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.92 : 2,261.77 = 892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.92/2,261.77 = 892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.92x = 2,261.77 × 892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.92x = 2,019,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,407.80/1,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.16

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