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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.29, 3,677.70 and 892.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.29, 3,677.70 and 892.19 is: 1,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.29 : 3,677.70 = 892.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.29/3,677.70 = 892.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.29x = 3,677.70 × 892.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.29x = 3,281,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,188.77/2,453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.47

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