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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.15, 3,286.91 and 892.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.15, 3,286.91 and 892.71 is: 1,339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.15 : 3,286.91 = 892.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.15/3,286.91 = 892.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.15x = 3,286.91 × 892.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.15x = 2,934,252.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,252.96/2,190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.75

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