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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.29, 3,288.30 and 892.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.29, 3,288.30 and 892.77 is: 1,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.29 : 3,288.30 = 892.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.29/3,288.30 = 892.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.29x = 3,288.30 × 892.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.29x = 2,935,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,695.59/2,191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.71

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