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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.57, 3,287.03 and 892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.57, 3,287.03 and 892.73 is: 1,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.57 : 3,287.03 = 892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.57/3,287.03 = 892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.57x = 3,287.03 × 892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.57x = 2,934,430.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,430.29/2,191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.96

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