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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.30, 3,286.90 and 892.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.30, 3,286.90 and 892.46 is: 1,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.30 : 3,286.90 = 892.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.30/3,286.90 = 892.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.30x = 3,286.90 × 892.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.30x = 2,933,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,426.77/2,191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.67

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