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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.86, 2,512.40 and 892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.86, 2,512.40 and 892.44 is: 1,341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.86 : 2,512.40 = 892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.86/2,512.40 = 892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.86x = 2,512.40 × 892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.86x = 2,242,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,166.26/1,671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.12

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