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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.28, 3,936.83 and 892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.28, 3,936.83 and 892.50 is: 1,338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.28 : 3,936.83 = 892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.28/3,936.83 = 892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.28x = 3,936.83 × 892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.28x = 3,513,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,616.31/2,624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.89

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