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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.46, 4,112.67 and 892.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.46, 4,112.67 and 892.38 is: 1,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.46 : 4,112.67 = 892.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.46/4,112.67 = 892.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.46x = 4,112.67 × 892.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.46x = 3,670,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,064.45/2,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.73

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