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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.49, 3,092.63 and 892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.49, 3,092.63 and 892.32 is: 1,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.49 : 3,092.63 = 892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.49/3,092.63 = 892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.49x = 3,092.63 × 892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.49x = 2,759,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,615.60/2,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.35

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