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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.05, 2,800.37 and 892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.05, 2,800.37 and 892.62 is: 1,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.05 : 2,800.37 = 892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.05/2,800.37 = 892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.05x = 2,800.37 × 892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.05x = 2,499,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,668.50/1,867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.83

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