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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.09, 3,560.02 and 892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.09, 3,560.02 and 892.43 is: 1,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.09 : 3,560.02 = 892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.09/3,560.02 = 892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.09x = 3,560.02 × 892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.09x = 3,177,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,068.65/2,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.79

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