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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.75, 3,935.73 and 892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.75, 3,935.73 and 892.51 is: 1,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.75 : 3,935.73 = 892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.75/3,935.73 = 892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.75x = 3,935.73 × 892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.75x = 3,512,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,678.38/2,623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.80

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