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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.35, 3,971.19 and 892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.35, 3,971.19 and 892.59 is: 1,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.35 : 3,971.19 = 892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.35/3,971.19 = 892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.35x = 3,971.19 × 892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.35x = 3,544,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,632.94/2,647.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.94

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