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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.42, 4,111.64 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.42, 4,111.64 and 892.26 is: 1,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.42 : 4,111.64 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.42/4,111.64 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.42x = 4,111.64 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.42x = 3,668,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,654.14/2,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.23

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