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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.99, 3,804.65 and 892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.99, 3,804.65 and 892.29 is: 1,338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.99 : 3,804.65 = 892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.99/3,804.65 = 892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.99x = 3,804.65 × 892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.99x = 3,394,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,851.15/2,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.67

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