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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.96, 3,389.52 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.96, 3,389.52 and 892 is: 1,337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.96 : 3,389.52 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.96/3,389.52 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.96x = 3,389.52 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.96x = 3,023,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,451.84/2,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.24

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