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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.85, 3,070.69 and 892.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.85, 3,070.69 and 892.97 is: 1,338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.85 : 3,070.69 = 892.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.85/3,070.69 = 892.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.85x = 3,070.69 × 892.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.85x = 2,742,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,033.00/2,047.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.98

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