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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.52, 3,679.19 and 892.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.52, 3,679.19 and 892.61 is: 1,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.52 : 3,679.19 = 892.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.52/3,679.19 = 892.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.52x = 3,679.19 × 892.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.52x = 3,284,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,065.62/2,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.06

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