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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.66, 3,677.76 and 892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.66, 3,677.76 and 892.60 is: 1,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.66 : 3,677.76 = 892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.66/3,677.76 = 892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.66x = 3,677.76 × 892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.66x = 3,282,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,768.58/2,452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.45

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