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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.46, 3,836.77 and 892.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.46, 3,836.77 and 892.15 is: 1,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.46 : 3,836.77 = 892.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.46/3,836.77 = 892.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.46x = 3,836.77 × 892.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.46x = 3,422,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,974.36/2,558.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.90

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