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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.98, 3,972.07 and 893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.98, 3,972.07 and 893.06 is: 1,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.98 : 3,972.07 = 893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.98/3,972.07 = 893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.98x = 3,972.07 × 893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.98x = 3,547,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,296.83/2,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.62

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