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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,867.88, 2,798.98 and 892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,867.88, 2,798.98 and 892.64 is: 1,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,867.88 : 2,798.98 = 892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,867.88/2,798.98 = 892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,867.88x = 2,798.98 × 892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,867.88x = 2,498,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,486.27/1,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.60

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