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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.22, 3,678.66 and 892.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.22, 3,678.66 and 892.02 is: 1,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.22 : 3,678.66 = 892.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.22/3,678.66 = 892.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.22x = 3,678.66 × 892.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.22x = 3,281,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,438.29/2,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.15

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