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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.26, 3,313.49 and 892.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.26, 3,313.49 and 892.95 is: 1,339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.26 : 3,313.49 = 892.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.26/3,313.49 = 892.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.26x = 3,313.49 × 892.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.26x = 2,958,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,780.90/2,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.26

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