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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.68, 3,094.18 and 892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.68, 3,094.18 and 892.72 is: 1,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.68 : 3,094.18 = 892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.68/3,094.18 = 892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.68x = 3,094.18 × 892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.68x = 2,762,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,236.37/2,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.15

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