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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.81, 3,286.62 and 892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.81, 3,286.62 and 892.29 is: 1,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.81 : 3,286.62 = 892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.81/3,286.62 = 892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.81x = 3,286.62 × 892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.81x = 2,932,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,618.16/2,190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.60

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