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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.82, 3,287.41 and 892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.82, 3,287.41 and 892.98 is: 1,339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.82 : 3,287.41 = 892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.82/3,287.41 = 892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.82x = 3,287.41 × 892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.82x = 2,935,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,589.15/2,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.34

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