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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.84, 3,068.64 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.84, 3,068.64 and 892 is: 1,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.84 : 3,068.64 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.84/3,068.64 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.84x = 3,068.64 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.84x = 2,737,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,226.88/2,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.64

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