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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.78, 3,529.96 and 892.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.78, 3,529.96 and 892.34 is: 1,338.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.78 : 3,529.96 = 892.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.78/3,529.96 = 892.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.78x = 3,529.96 × 892.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.78x = 3,149,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,924.51/2,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.81

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