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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.80, 3,209.82 and 892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.80, 3,209.82 and 892.25 is: 1,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.80 : 3,209.82 = 892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.80/3,209.82 = 892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.80x = 3,209.82 × 892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.80x = 2,863,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,961.90/2,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.80

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