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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.68, 3,288.06 and 892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.68, 3,288.06 and 892.80 is: 1,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.68 : 3,288.06 = 892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.68/3,288.06 = 892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.68x = 3,288.06 × 892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.68x = 2,935,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,579.97/2,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.42

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