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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.51, 3,314.18 and 892.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.51, 3,314.18 and 892.89 is: 1,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.51 : 3,314.18 = 892.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.51/3,314.18 = 892.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.51x = 3,314.18 × 892.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.51x = 2,959,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,200.41/2,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.30

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