Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.56, 3,070 and 892.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,046.56, 3,070 and 892.32 is: 1,338.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,046.56 : 3,070 = 892.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,046.56/3,070 = 892.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,046.56x = 3,070 × 892.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,046.56x = 2,739,422.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,739,422.40/2,046.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,338.55
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