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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.94, 3,417.46 and 892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.94, 3,417.46 and 892.08 is: 1,337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.94 : 3,417.46 = 892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.94/3,417.46 = 892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.94x = 3,417.46 × 892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.94x = 3,048,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,645.49/2,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.75

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