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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.02, 4,111.80 and 892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.02, 4,111.80 and 892.06 is: 1,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.02 : 4,111.80 = 892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.02/4,111.80 = 892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.02x = 4,111.80 × 892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.02x = 3,667,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,972.31/2,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.18

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