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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.11, 3,936.13 and 892.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.11, 3,936.13 and 892.73 is: 1,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.11 : 3,936.13 = 892.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.11/3,936.13 = 892.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.11x = 3,936.13 × 892.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.11x = 3,513,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,901.33/2,624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.08

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