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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.81, 3,092.17 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.81, 3,092.17 and 892.22 is: 1,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.81 : 3,092.17 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.81/3,092.17 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.81x = 3,092.17 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.81x = 2,758,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,895.92/2,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.09

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