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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.88, 3,646.56 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.88, 3,646.56 and 892 is: 1,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.88 : 3,646.56 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.88/3,646.56 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.88x = 3,646.56 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.88x = 3,252,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,731.52/2,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.09

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