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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.76, 3,935.64 and 892.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.76, 3,935.64 and 892.39 is: 1,338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.76 : 3,935.64 = 892.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.76/3,935.64 = 892.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.76x = 3,935.64 × 892.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.76x = 3,512,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,106.10/2,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.58

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