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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.84, 3,936.12 and 892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.84, 3,936.12 and 892 is: 1,338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.84 : 3,936.12 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.84/3,936.12 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.84x = 3,936.12 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.84x = 3,511,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,019.04/2,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.12

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