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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.21, 3,419.30 and 892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.21, 3,419.30 and 892.49 is: 1,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.21 : 3,419.30 = 892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.21/3,419.30 = 892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.21x = 3,419.30 × 892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.21x = 3,051,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,691.06/2,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.34

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