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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.20, 4,112.72 and 892.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.20, 4,112.72 and 892.37 is: 1,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.20 : 4,112.72 = 892.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.20/4,112.72 = 892.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.20x = 4,112.72 × 892.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.20x = 3,670,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,067.95/2,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.85

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