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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.32, 3,287.25 and 892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.32, 3,287.25 and 892.62 is: 1,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.32 : 3,287.25 = 892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.32/3,287.25 = 892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.32x = 3,287.25 × 892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.32x = 2,934,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,265.10/2,191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.04

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