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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.86, 4,111.86 and 892.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.86, 4,111.86 and 892.02 is: 1,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.86 : 4,111.86 = 892.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.86/4,111.86 = 892.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.86x = 4,111.86 × 892.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.86x = 3,667,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,861.36/2,740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.22

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