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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.32, 3,285.72 and 892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.32, 3,285.72 and 892.68 is: 1,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.32 : 3,285.72 = 892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.32/3,285.72 = 892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.32x = 3,285.72 × 892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.32x = 2,933,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,096.53/2,190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.12

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