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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.21, 3,419.43 and 892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.21, 3,419.43 and 892.74 is: 1,338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.21 : 3,419.43 = 892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.21/3,419.43 = 892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.21x = 3,419.43 × 892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.21x = 3,052,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,661.94/2,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.76

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