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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.98, 3,679.44 and 892.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.98, 3,679.44 and 892.98 is: 1,339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.98 : 3,679.44 = 892.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.98/3,679.44 = 892.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.98x = 3,679.44 × 892.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.98x = 3,285,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285,666.33/2,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.46

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