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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.67, 3,970.29 and 892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.67, 3,970.29 and 892.93 is: 1,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.67 : 3,970.29 = 892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.67/3,970.29 = 892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.67x = 3,970.29 × 892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.67x = 3,545,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,191.05/2,646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.49

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