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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.56, 4,112.42 and 892.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.56, 4,112.42 and 892.71 is: 1,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.56 : 4,112.42 = 892.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.56/4,112.42 = 892.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.56x = 4,112.42 × 892.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.56x = 3,671,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,193.99/2,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.09

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