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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.47, 3,937.11 and 892.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.47, 3,937.11 and 892.69 is: 1,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.47 : 3,937.11 = 892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.47/3,937.11 = 892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.47x = 3,937.11 × 892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.47x = 3,514,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,605.54/2,624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.17

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