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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.68, 3,071.28 and 892.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.68, 3,071.28 and 892.16 is: 1,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.68 : 3,071.28 = 892.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.68/3,071.28 = 892.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.68x = 3,071.28 × 892.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.68x = 2,740,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,073.16/2,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.79

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