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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.20, 4,112.52 and 892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.20, 4,112.52 and 892.96 is: 1,339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.20 : 4,112.52 = 892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.20/4,112.52 = 892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.20x = 4,112.52 × 892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.20x = 3,672,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,315.86/2,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.67

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