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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.55, 3,678.82 and 892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.55, 3,678.82 and 892.91 is: 1,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.55 : 3,678.82 = 892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.55/3,678.82 = 892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.55x = 3,678.82 × 892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.55x = 3,284,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,862.13/2,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.37

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