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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.62, 3,560.81 and 892.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.62, 3,560.81 and 892.95 is: 1,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.62 : 3,560.81 = 892.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.62/3,560.81 = 892.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.62x = 3,560.81 × 892.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.62x = 3,179,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,620.82/2,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.57

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