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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.16 and 892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.44, 4,112.16 and 892.72 is: 1,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.44 : 4,112.16 = 892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.44/4,112.16 = 892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.44x = 4,112.16 × 892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.44x = 3,671,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,007.48/2,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.08

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