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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.83, 3,647.75 and 892.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.83, 3,647.75 and 892.47 is: 1,338.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.83 : 3,647.75 = 892.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.83/3,647.75 = 892.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.83x = 3,647.75 × 892.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.83x = 3,255,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,502.98/2,431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.71

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