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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.87, 3,970.75 and 892.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.87, 3,970.75 and 892.03 is: 1,338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.87 : 3,970.75 = 892.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.87/3,970.75 = 892.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.87x = 3,970.75 × 892.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.87x = 3,542,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,028.12/2,646.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.19

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