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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.10, 3,971.10 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.10, 3,971.10 and 892.26 is: 1,338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.10 : 3,971.10 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.10/3,971.10 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.10x = 3,971.10 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.10x = 3,543,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,253.69/2,647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.54

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