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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.55, 4,111.80 and 892.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.55, 4,111.80 and 892.11 is: 1,337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.55 : 4,111.80 = 892.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.55/4,111.80 = 892.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.55x = 4,111.80 × 892.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.55x = 3,668,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,177.90/2,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.99

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