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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.39, 3,647.10 and 892.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.39, 3,647.10 and 892.39 is: 1,338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.39 : 3,647.10 = 892.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.39/3,647.10 = 892.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.39x = 3,647.10 × 892.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.39x = 3,254,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,635.57/2,431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.59

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